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K155 RUL

2003 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

188,906 mi
Last recorded188,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 RUL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 188,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 180,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre going out of shape 255/35/18 run flat

Fail 19 Aug 2024 101,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre going out of shape 255/35/18 run flat

Fail 18 Aug 2024 101,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 173,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 159,978 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,728 miles

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe heat sink wrap bubbling and peeling ( due to heat of exhaust ) Brake pipe has no damage

Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 134,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,745 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,656 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Oct 2013 86,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,556 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 27 Oct 2011 75,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,301 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,127 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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K155 RUL is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 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 K155 RUL, 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 K155 RUL registered?

K155 RUL is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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