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ML03 VHX

2003 BMW 7 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,984 mi
Last recorded158,984 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VHX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 158,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer cover split but not preventing parking brake opperation

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 May 2016 154,964 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 154,964 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 134,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 134,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,763 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 112,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,623 miles

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

plastic covers underneth vehicle unable to visually check.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 70,124 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking light staying on

Rear brake pads worn low

Windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ML03 VHX is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML03 VHX, 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 ML03 VHX registered?

ML03 VHX is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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