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P451 TTU

2000 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,157 mi
Last recorded217,157 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 TTU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 217,157 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 217,157 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 216,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 216,621 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 216,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 215,744 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges,and cracks around outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 214,269 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 214,269 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 213,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 213,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 212,631 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 211,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 211,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 211,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 211,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

hi level stop light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 210,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 210,099 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 209,576 miles

air bag light on,n/s/r brake hose starting to crack,o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2012 208,934 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 208,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on,brake fluid warning light on,n/s/r flexi brake hose starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 208,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 208,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 207,324 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 207,324 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 206,635 miles

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

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

o/s/r flexi brake hose starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 205,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 204,302 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 202,364 miles

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

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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P451 TTU is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 105,850 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 P451 TTU, 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 26 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P451 TTU is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for P451 TTU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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