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P222 TEA

2013 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,811 mi
Last recorded151,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 TEA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 148,795 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2024 134,332 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 124,103 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 7 Jun 2022 116,814 miles

Nearside Front Slight free play detected in Track rod end

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

Offside Front Slight free play detected in Track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 99,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,911 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

offside front inner brake pad worn very close to limit

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

offside front inner brake pad worn very close to limit

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,335 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen zone "A" & "B" (may spread)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,361 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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P222 TEA is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P222 TEA, 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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P222 TEA is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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