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E7 DSL

2003 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,654 mi
Last recorded231,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 DSL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 231,654 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 231,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 220,630 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S AND N/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 220,617 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE REARS (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S AND N/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 196,638 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 196,562 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 176,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,941 miles

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

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,941 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,413 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,924 miles

brake warning lamp on+level light on. brakes look ok through wheels

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 May 2006 81,554 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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E7 DSL is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E7 DSL, 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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What year was E7 DSL registered?

E7 DSL is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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