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W840 YHK

2000 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 YHK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,335 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,335 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,763 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,258 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,623 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 62,621 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W840 YHK is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W840 YHK, 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 W840 YHK registered?

W840 YHK is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W840 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W840 YHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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