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PY08 CUK

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,085 mi
Last recorded129,085 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 CUK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,075 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 120,786 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone frontand rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see exactly sourse of oil leak because of engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR wishbone front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR wishbone frontand rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see exactly sourse of oil leak because of engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 112,548 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded o/s & n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

o/s & n/s mirror glasses slightly faded

o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,975 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

under trays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 May 2020 76,454 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly misshapen on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,879 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,763 miles

damage tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,134 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads wearing low.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,421 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear bars.

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

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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PY08 CUK is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PY08 CUK, 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.

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What year was PY08 CUK registered?

PY08 CUK is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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