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W242 OHW

2000 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,030 mi
Last recorded116,030 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 OHW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 116,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,371 miles

play in steering idler bush's

various front suspension bush's cracked and perished

various front suspension joints worn

Fail 29 Feb 2008 111,370 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in steering idler bush's

various front suspension bush's cracked and perished

various front suspension joints worn

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,847 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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W242 OHW is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W242 OHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W242 OHW registered?

W242 OHW is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W242 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 OHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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