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LX58 VEY

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,357 mi
Last recorded186,357 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 VEY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 186,357 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 182,874 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2023 174,628 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,054 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 169,295 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,082 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 165,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 161,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

small buckle o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,926 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage (245/4020).

Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres have sidewall damage (245/4020).

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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LX58 VEY is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 LX58 VEY, 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 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX58 VEY registered?

LX58 VEY is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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