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DS13 BYJ

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,018 mi
Last recorded115,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,843 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 2 Feb 2024 99,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2022 94,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,904 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 81,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,352 miles

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

Front tyres have small cuts

Front wipers slight smear

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

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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DS13 BYJ is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS13 BYJ, 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 DS13 BYJ registered?

DS13 BYJ is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is DS13 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 BYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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