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W89 MCF

2000 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 7 Series105,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 MCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,023 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant tank held by cable tie

Corrosion under body and suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 112,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,106 miles

Coolant reservoir tank held by cable tie

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 111,106 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant reservoir tank held by cable tie

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,650 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 107,650 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL TANK (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 94,937 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 94,937 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 94,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 91,088 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,535 miles

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

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

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

advise-both front tyres splitting/cracking around treads

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W89 MCF is a 2000 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W89 MCF, 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 W89 MCF registered?

W89 MCF is a 2000 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W89 MCF safe to buy?

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