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DR08 BYY

2018 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 BYY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,808 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 101,004 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 65,521 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Boot handle n/w opens on key and switch

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 49,068 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 49,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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DR08 BYY is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 DR08 BYY, 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 8 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR08 BYY registered?

DR08 BYY is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 October 2018.

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