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J300 RKE

2013 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 RKE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 131,409 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Jun 2019 75,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,679 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2017 55,677 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

O/s/r tyre on legal limit 1,6mm recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 20 May 2016 39,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J300 RKE is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 73,874 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 J300 RKE, 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 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J300 RKE registered?

J300 RKE is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is J300 RKE safe to buy?

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