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RF53 UPP

2003 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UPP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 121,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 113,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 107,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 107,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,016 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,890 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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RF53 UPP is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 89,092 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 RF53 UPP, 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 23 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 UPP registered?

RF53 UPP is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RF53 UPP safe to buy?

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