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VU13 BWK

2013 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,897 mi
Last recorded142,897 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 BWK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 142,897 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Fail 8 May 2026 142,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 29 May 2025 131,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 131,668 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge where marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 120,320 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 105,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2022 92,619 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 92,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 78,480 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,689 miles
Fail 30 May 2019

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 60,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2017 49,478 miles

EML light stays on

Fail 28 May 2017 49,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light stays on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU13 BWK is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU13 BWK, 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 VU13 BWK registered?

VU13 BWK is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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