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BP57 VNG

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,189 mi
Last recorded213,189 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 VNG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 213,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 202,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 202,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 5 cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 180,687 miles

bonnet catch does not always secure on every attempt

washers poor but do effectively clear screen

Fail 21 Jul 2018 180,033 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch does not always secure on every attempt

washers poor but do effectively clear screen

Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 159,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 123,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

2 x small nails in centre of nearside front tyre....

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,289 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,634 miles

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

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

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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BP57 VNG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 BP57 VNG, 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 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BP57 VNG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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