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RY51 UAM

2002 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,019 mi
Last recorded152,019 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 7 Series82,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UAM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 152,019 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 152,019 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 149,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 149,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 143,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 126,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 113,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 111,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 108,659 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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RY51 UAM is a 2002 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 82,916 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 RY51 UAM, 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 24 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 RY51 UAM registered?

RY51 UAM is a 2002 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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