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KO08 XPW

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,896 mi
Last recorded129,896 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XPW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,896 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 129,896 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 120,665 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,168 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 119,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 107,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 94,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,912 miles

Heavy oil leak from rear diff

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear antiroll bar pump

Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Heavy oil leak from rear diff

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear antiroll bar pump

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,106 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,918 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,256 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,145 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)

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,113 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,268 miles

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

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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KO08 XPW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO08 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO08 XPW registered?

KO08 XPW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KO08 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 XPW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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