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3 NDS

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,834 mi
Last recorded149,834 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 NDS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 149,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators + worn on inner edge 275/35r20 GOODYEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 149,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer wall 245/40r20 GOODYEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators + worn on inner edge 275/35r20 GOODYEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,927 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 132,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 127,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 111,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear wheel inner rim starting to crack

Offside front wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Parking brake effort could be better

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 Run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear wheel inner rim starting to crack

Offside front wheel outer rim slightly damaged

Parking brake effort could be better

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,613 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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3 NDS is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 73,874 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 3 NDS, 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 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 NDS registered?

3 NDS is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is 3 NDS safe to buy?

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