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SV13 ZBZ

2013 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated diff doughnut bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,571 miles

washer jets to screen weak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 48,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,183 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,699 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,699 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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SV13 ZBZ 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 SV13 ZBZ, 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 SV13 ZBZ registered?

SV13 ZBZ is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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The MOT history for SV13 ZBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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