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SV08 RNE

2008 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 RNE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,959 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW. PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW O/S.COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 100,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXTENSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEVEL LOW. PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW O/S.COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,952 miles

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AND GEARBOX

REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES WORN SPLITTING

STEERING AND SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,104 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,384 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer and inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,610 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES CRACKING AT TREADS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S PARKING BRAKE , LOW BRAKING EFFORT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S PARKING BRAKE , LOW BRAKING EFFORT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,073 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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SV08 RNE is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 SV08 RNE, 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 18 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 SV08 RNE registered?

SV08 RNE is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 RNE safe to buy?

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