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REA 4L

2017 BMW 7 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

32,728 mi
Last recorded32,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 4L
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 32,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,572 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 72,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,723 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 31,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 May 2024 72,210 miles

Both door mirrors deteriorated

Headlight washers not working but not testable due to age

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Rear suspension pipes corroded

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

Fail 7 May 2024 72,210 miles

Both door mirrors deteriorated

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

Headlight washers not working but not testable due to age

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Rear suspension pipes corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 26,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,164 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,986 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 23,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor chips in windscreen

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,931 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 55,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,147 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,487 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,493 miles

hi level brake light not 100% working

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,483 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,440 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

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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REA 4L is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 REA 4L, 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 REA 4L registered?

REA 4L is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 November 2017.

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