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OV03 CHN

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,439 mi
Last recorded169,439 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CHN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 169,439 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,658 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 147,205 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 147,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,087 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,081 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,045 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. advise renewal ASAP. 275/40r19. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. advise renewal ASAP. 275/40r19. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,760 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on the inner edge. 275/45r19

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,845 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to underbody covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,430 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,860 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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OV03 CHN is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OV03 CHN, 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 OV03 CHN registered?

OV03 CHN is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is OV03 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 CHN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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