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VN53 YLF

2004 BMW 7 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

203,391 mi
Last recorded203,391 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YLF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 203,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 199,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 199,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 194,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 194,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front-rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 190,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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 26 Feb 2020 177,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 158,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,510 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,071 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,488 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,464 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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VN53 YLF is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 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 VN53 YLF, 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 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN53 YLF is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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