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RE54 MKO

2004 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 MKO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 108,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,356 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 105,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,984 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,293 miles

Rear slight play at rear both hub areas

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,424 miles

Rear both rear tyres near limit

rear brake pipes showing wear

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,651 miles

rear brake pipes showing wear

Pass 30 Mar 2013 65,594 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 61,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 61,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,388 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,637 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,637 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 10,194 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RE54 MKO is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 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 RE54 MKO, 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 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RE54 MKO is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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