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L1 ESV

2013 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,802 mi
Last recorded66,802 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 ESV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2753520 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,573 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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L1 ESV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L1 ESV, 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 L1 ESV registered?

L1 ESV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is L1 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 ESV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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