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WF51 GJV

2001 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,452 mi
Last recorded114,452 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 GJV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,452 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,527 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o.s n.s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper (curved arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2021 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,195 miles

e m light on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,293 miles

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

nearside front tyre splitting

offside rear lower suspension arm joint slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,293 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre splitting

offside rear lower suspension arm joint slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,370 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside rear upper rear arm,has play in outer ball joint.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pad worn close to wear sensor.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in centre of n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in centre of n/s/r tyre

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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WF51 GJV is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 99,992 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 WF51 GJV, 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 25 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 WF51 GJV registered?

WF51 GJV is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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