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PL08 KNC

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,381 mi
Last recorded179,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KNC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 179,381 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 179,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 169,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,700 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 220,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,114 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle so under side of vehicle not visible to test

Fail 10 Jun 2015 103,073 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

possible wheel alignment problem

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 63,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,517 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,661 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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PL08 KNC is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 PL08 KNC, 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 18 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 PL08 KNC registered?

PL08 KNC is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 KNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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