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LF63 CTO

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 CTO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 101,537 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers split off on both sides.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter detached

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter detached

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 80,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Crack to inner part of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,577 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 76,576 miles

Brake performance not tested flat tyre on nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,194 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,640 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,628 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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LF63 CTO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LF63 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 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LF63 CTO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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