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NL13 VTN

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,508 mi
Last recorded137,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 VTN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 137,508 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 121,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 99,592 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,149 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 73,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,429 miles

n/s/r tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 5 Jan 2021 68,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split open good year 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,352 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,379 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

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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NL13 VTN is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 73,874 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 NL13 VTN, 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 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL13 VTN registered?

NL13 VTN is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is NL13 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 VTN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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