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MJ08 KFV

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,119 mi
Last recorded130,119 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KFV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 13 Mar 2025 130,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 9 Mar 2024 112,250 miles

Both Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 53,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 43,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,943 miles

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

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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MJ08 KFV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ08 KFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 KFV registered?

MJ08 KFV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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