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AK13 ZRC

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,512 mi
Last recorded239,512 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 239,512 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 229,825 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 220,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 220,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 215,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 215,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 182,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 146,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,664 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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AK13 ZRC is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK13 ZRC, 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 AK13 ZRC registered?

AK13 ZRC is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for AK13 ZRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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