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MF53 KUJ

2003 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 187,979 miles

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 183,299 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 172,317 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Under Body Corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2023 172,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2022 165,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 155,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 145,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,459 miles

Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,510 miles

Offside Rear brake shield loose

Offside Rear parking brake recording little

Pass 1 Oct 2016 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake shield loose

Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake shield loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,516 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,163 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,910 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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MF53 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF53 KUJ, 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 MF53 KUJ registered?

MF53 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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