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W397 PCF

2000 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016
Pass 29 Jul 2015

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 191,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 188,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 184,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 184,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 179,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 179,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 176,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 171,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 137,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 115,500 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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W397 PCF is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W397 PCF, 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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What year was W397 PCF registered?

W397 PCF is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W397 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 PCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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