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FG68 LXV

2018 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,172 mi
Last recorded177,172 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG68 LXV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 177,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 166,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 146,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 132,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 132,119 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 118,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 118,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 95,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 73,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 60,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,891 miles

smoke to low to detect

Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,445 miles

emissions too low to detect

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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FG68 LXV is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FG68 LXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG68 LXV registered?

FG68 LXV is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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