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W485 RGM

2000 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 RGM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 148,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 140,145 miles

EML light on

PAS fluid low suspect leak in container / pipe area

Fail 26 Nov 2012 140,145 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EML light on

PAS fluid low suspect leak in container / pipe area

both rear coil spring seat mount split and carrier bent

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,756 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/front trailing arm bush gaiter has small hole

Pass 30 Nov 2010 115,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres bald on edges

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres bald on edges

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,272 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006

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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W485 RGM is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W485 RGM, 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 W485 RGM registered?

W485 RGM is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W485 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 RGM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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