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VN13 LML

2013 BMW 7 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 LML
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,752 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,053 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 86,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,398 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,083 miles

rear diff bush starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,627 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 52,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 37,176 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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VN13 LML is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN13 LML, 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 VN13 LML registered?

VN13 LML is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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