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AK11 ELA

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ELA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 133,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,114 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 124,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked on inside of wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,181 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,659 miles

wipers smear.. o/s/f lower bush deboned.. chip in windscreen.. o/s/f suspension lower than the n/s at the rear

Pass 27 Feb 2020 118,031 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 118,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,958 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear has been welded to repair wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear has been welded to repair wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,722 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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AK11 ELA 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 AK11 ELA, 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 AK11 ELA registered?

AK11 ELA is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AK11 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 ELA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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