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W404 JLJ

2000 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,100 mi
Last recorded158,100 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 JLJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 158,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 155,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 153,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 150,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 145,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 124,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 100,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 May 2012 88,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,553 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 32,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 32,760 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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W404 JLJ is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W404 JLJ, 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 W404 JLJ registered?

W404 JLJ is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W404 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 JLJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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