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LK13 OTA

2013 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,829 mi
Last recorded138,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 OTA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 138,829 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 138,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 128,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 126,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

brake wear indicator lamp on pads not worn down

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,144 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn first control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn first control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner and outer of treads

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2018 53,645 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 53,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 33,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,317 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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LK13 OTA is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LK13 OTA, 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 LK13 OTA registered?

LK13 OTA is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is LK13 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 OTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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