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AV53 PVD

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,464 mi
Last recorded183,464 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 PVD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 183,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 164,941 miles

Central Front Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 164,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 117,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 105,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 105,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,736 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 50,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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AV53 PVD is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 89,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 PVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV53 PVD is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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