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R111 MKV

2008 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,702 mi
Last recorded136,702 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MKV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 135,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 135,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 133,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 3 Nov 2022 128,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 128,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 117,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 137,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,606 miles

Rear tyres are starting to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,704 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,534 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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R111 MKV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R111 MKV, 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 R111 MKV registered?

R111 MKV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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