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NV04 SVY

2004 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,563 mi
Last recorded203,563 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 SVY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 203,563 miles

front+rear brake discs worn-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-o/s/f shocker has a minor leak-n/s/f tyre worn on edge-

Pass 26 Apr 2012 190,176 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 190,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 176,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror broken

Fail 21 Apr 2011 176,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror broken

Pass 23 Apr 2010 162,864 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 162,846 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 148,252 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 148,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 134,765 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 134,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,383 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

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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NV04 SVY is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 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 NV04 SVY, 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 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NV04 SVY is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is NV04 SVY safe to buy?

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