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NE51 GGY

2003 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE51 GGY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,237 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,934 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,473 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to read speedo

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,049 miles

warning lights on dash

washers weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2010 61,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 49,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,054 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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NE51 GGY is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NE51 GGY, 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 NE51 GGY registered?

NE51 GGY is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is NE51 GGY safe to buy?

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