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OY51 UVG

2001 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

152,328 mi
Last recorded152,328 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 UVG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake cables corroded

screen washers weak in operation

Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,049 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight inner rack play

fuel tank strap corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering idler has play in bushes

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 136,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering idler has play in bushes

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 130,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,330 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,558 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 102,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 91,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 60,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,507 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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OY51 UVG is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 OY51 UVG, 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.

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What year was OY51 UVG registered?

OY51 UVG is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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