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YK08 KUG

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 KUG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,337 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MICHELIN PILOT PRIMACY 245/40/R20(95Y)

Offside front tyre has several cuts on treads and also outerwall perished and cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,689 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,091 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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YK08 KUG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK08 KUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 KUG registered?

YK08 KUG is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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