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L7 APC

2008 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,588 mi
Last recorded191,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 APC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 191,588 miles

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

headlamp lens faded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 175,346 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))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 175,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 130,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 116,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,993 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to inside sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,585 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,948 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,356 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,226 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L7 APC is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L7 APC, 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 L7 APC registered?

L7 APC is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is L7 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 APC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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