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WK58 FKW

2008 BMW 7 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,873 mi
Last recorded114,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 FKW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,873 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 104,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 103,429 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 97,412 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 93,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 93,090 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,892 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 74,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,109 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 48,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,808 miles

front pads approx 5mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and outer tyre wall damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes starting to split

rear pads approx 5mm

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 11,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 11,041 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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WK58 FKW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK58 FKW, 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.

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What year was WK58 FKW registered?

WK58 FKW is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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