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LA70 CTO

2020 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,147 mi
Last recorded108,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 7 Series37,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA70 CTO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,807 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner thread edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 10,370 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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LA70 CTO is a 2020 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2020 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 37,244 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 LA70 CTO, 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 6 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA70 CTO registered?

LA70 CTO is a 2020 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2020.

Is LA70 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA70 CTO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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