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LT53 OHH

2003 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,638 mi
Last recorded176,638 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OHH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 176,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 172,646 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 172,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 161,630 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 161,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,630 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 159,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 145,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 131,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 189,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 108,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 91,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,501 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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LT53 OHH is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LT53 OHH, 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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What year was LT53 OHH registered?

LT53 OHH is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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