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LV53 TWZ

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,669 mi
Last recorded165,669 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 159,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 148,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 133,753 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,122 miles

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 26 Nov 2010 88,244 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,941 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 52,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,446 miles

offside front wheel slightly damaged

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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LV53 TWZ is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV53 TWZ, 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 LV53 TWZ registered?

LV53 TWZ is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LV53 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 TWZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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