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Y11 LYL

2017 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 LYL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,440 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 63,440 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2023 45,286 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2023 45,286 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))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2022 38,527 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2021 28,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 27,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,624 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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Y11 LYL is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 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 Y11 LYL, 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 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y11 LYL registered?

Y11 LYL is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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