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LT13 XKS

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 XKS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 123,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,004 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 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 8 Mar 2021 74,390 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,309 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,618 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,205 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,201 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R fog light not working

Rear brake pads very low

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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LT13 XKS is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT13 XKS, 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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LT13 XKS is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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