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MV56 DYF

2007 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,907 mi
Last recorded186,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 7 Series103,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 DYF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 186,907 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 186,883 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 178,862 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 178,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 176,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 176,457 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 176,449 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 161,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 155,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2015 139,659 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

Under trays fitted & oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,487 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking on sidewall.

O/S/F Jacking point insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,869 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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MV56 DYF is a 2007 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 DYF, 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 MV56 DYF registered?

MV56 DYF is a 2007 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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