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DF03 VAD

2003 BMW 7 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,457 mi
Last recorded167,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VAD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 167,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 165,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both led lamps (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 165,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both led lamps (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 163,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 160,657 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,499 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 157,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poss cable siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential casing heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 148,338 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 148,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 142,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside rear, upper front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 142,556 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside rear, upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside rear, upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Nearside rear, lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Offside rear, lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 135,742 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,138 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise rear brake pipes badly corroded

Advise slight freeplay in both rear lower arm balljoints

Fail 11 Nov 2015 128,138 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise rear brake pipes badly corroded

Advise slight freeplay in both rear lower arm balljoints

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,705 miles

engine misfire

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine misfire

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,340 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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DF03 VAD is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DF03 VAD, 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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DF03 VAD is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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