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LV51 OYJ

2001 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,225 mi
Last recorded226,225 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 226,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 214,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 201,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 184,273 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 184,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 174,452 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 153,224 miles

Both rear tyres are low on tread

screw in off side front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2006 144,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 130,701 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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LV51 OYJ is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,992 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 LV51 OYJ, 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 25 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV51 OYJ?

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What year was LV51 OYJ registered?

LV51 OYJ is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LV51 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 OYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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