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YE18 VZW

2018 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 VZW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 92,770 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,918 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 86,918 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a stone chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 25,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 20,559 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 20,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 9,537 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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YE18 VZW is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 YE18 VZW, 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 8 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 YE18 VZW registered?

YE18 VZW is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is YE18 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 VZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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