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CF53 OAV

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OAV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 106,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,796 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 98,690 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,209 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,641 miles

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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CF53 OAV is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF53 OAV, 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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What year was CF53 OAV registered?

CF53 OAV is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CF53 OAV safe to buy?

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