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OU13 ZBV

2013 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,840 mi
Last recorded173,840 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 ZBV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 173,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 170,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 170,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 157,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,790 miles

Emissions too low to read

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in nsr tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,116 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,688 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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OU13 ZBV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU13 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU13 ZBV registered?

OU13 ZBV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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The MOT history for OU13 ZBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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