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GL08 YAD

2008 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,539 mi
Last recorded196,539 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YAD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 196,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 183,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 182,988 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 175,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 165,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 151,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 136,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 118,514 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,728 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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GL08 YAD is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GL08 YAD, 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.

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What year was GL08 YAD registered?

GL08 YAD is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is GL08 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 YAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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