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R70 EBA

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 EBA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 79,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 65,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,624 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,892 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,892 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,773 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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R70 EBA is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 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 R70 EBA, 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 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R70 EBA registered?

R70 EBA is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is R70 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 EBA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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