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W442 VNW

2000 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 VNW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 150,963 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 150,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 148,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,266 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 129,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 123,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 120,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,542 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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W442 VNW is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W442 VNW, 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 W442 VNW registered?

W442 VNW is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W442 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W442 VNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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