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HJ07 YSW

2007 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,122 mi
Last recorded215,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 7 Series103,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 YSW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 215,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 212,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 206,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 206,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 202,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 201,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 181,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 169,932 miles

Offside Front Slight play from stering component

Pass 19 May 2015 165,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 153,083 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 142,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 142,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 118,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,028 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,666 miles

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

Oil leak

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Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

full vehicle under trays fitted at time of test

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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HJ07 YSW is a 2007 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ07 YSW, 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 HJ07 YSW registered?

HJ07 YSW is a 2007 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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