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GE03 COW

2007 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,313 mi
Last recorded173,313 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 7 Series103,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE03 COW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 173,313 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 173,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 171,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 171,047 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 171,047 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,009 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 164,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 156,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 150,801 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 150,799 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower front arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 142,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 142,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 125,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 113,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 102,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,968 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,031 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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GE03 COW is a 2007 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 103,134 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 GE03 COW, 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 19 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GE03 COW registered?

GE03 COW is a 2007 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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