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SJ13 FFM

2013 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,924 mi
Last recorded117,924 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 FFM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 114,128 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,030 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted nearside pad not attached to backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 43,885 miles

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

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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SJ13 FFM is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SJ13 FFM, 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.

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What year was SJ13 FFM registered?

SJ13 FFM is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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