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CM08 MCB

2008 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,911 mi
Last recorded150,911 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 MCB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 150,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osr / nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 141,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 126,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,986 miles

advise bonnet handle broken

advise brake warning light on

advise traction control warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,305 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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CM08 MCB is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM08 MCB, 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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What year was CM08 MCB registered?

CM08 MCB is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is CM08 MCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM08 MCB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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