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KJ08 CUV

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,945 mi
Last recorded154,945 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 CUV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 152,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 148,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,986 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,731 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled.

offside steering rack gaiter slightly damp.

oil leak from rear differential pinion oil seal.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,859 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,151 miles

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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KJ08 CUV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KJ08 CUV, 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 KJ08 CUV registered?

KJ08 CUV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 CUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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