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RJ03 PKV

2003 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,525 mi
Last recorded168,525 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PKV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 168,525 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 168,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 165,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 165,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,532 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 164,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 161,008 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 161,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 160,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2014 155,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 145,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 133,927 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 119,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,491 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,798 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 60,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,808 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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RJ03 PKV is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJ03 PKV, 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.

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What year was RJ03 PKV registered?

RJ03 PKV is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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