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YL57 ETT

2008 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 ETT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 124,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,455 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 116,455 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,447 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,044 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 100,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,750 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight crackes in tread pattern

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,747 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight crackes in tread pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,479 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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YL57 ETT is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL57 ETT, 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

How do I check the history of YL57 ETT?

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What year was YL57 ETT registered?

YL57 ETT is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YL57 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 ETT 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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