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RJ53 JVM

2003 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,725 mi
Last recorded177,725 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 7 Series89,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 JVM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 177,725 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 177,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 166,159 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 141,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2010 141,699 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 126,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pad warning on

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 126,759 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pad warning on

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 83,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,161 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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RJ53 JVM is a 2003 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ53 JVM, 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 RJ53 JVM registered?

RJ53 JVM is a 2003 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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