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E20 AFR

2011 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 AFR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 57,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,848 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 46,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,361 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,317 miles

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

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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E20 AFR is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 81,542 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 E20 AFR, 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 15 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E20 AFR registered?

E20 AFR is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is E20 AFR safe to buy?

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