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SA13 YFV

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 YFV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,561 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 131,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 125,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 125,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,486 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 72,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 67,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,303 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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SA13 YFV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 73,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA13 YFV, 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 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA13 YFV registered?

SA13 YFV is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is SA13 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA13 YFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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