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PN51 YCP

2001 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,187 mi
Last recorded97,187 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YCP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,187 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 97,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 86,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 77,559 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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PN51 YCP is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN51 YCP, 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

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What year was PN51 YCP registered?

PN51 YCP is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is PN51 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 YCP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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