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DFZ 5848

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,206 mi
Last recorded184,206 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 5848
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 184,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 184,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 184,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 184,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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DFZ 5848 is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DFZ 5848, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFZ 5848?

You can check the full history of DFZ 5848 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DFZ 5848 registered?

DFZ 5848 is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DFZ 5848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 5848 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFZ 5848 have outstanding finance?

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