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LG53 HHM

2003 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HHM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 125,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,975 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Sep 2019 106,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,347 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,515 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,648 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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LG53 HHM is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 89,092 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 LG53 HHM, 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 23 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG53 HHM is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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