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CV13 FDO

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,622 mi
Last recorded48,622 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FDO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,732 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 45,723 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge running off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 38,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off on outer edge

Offside Front tyre running off on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,279 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,284 miles

wipers slight smear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,970 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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CV13 FDO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV13 FDO, 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 CV13 FDO registered?

CV13 FDO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is CV13 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 FDO shows 12 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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