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X447 WFG

2001 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 WFG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,994 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

numerals incomplete on mileage display

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres in poor condition/perished/cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2013

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres in poor condition/perished/cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,606 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,461 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,550 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear wheels have have slight play in them, which seems to be in the rose joint suspension arm joints

Fail 19 Dec 2008 65,548 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear wheels have have slight play in them, which seems to be in the rose joint suspension arm joints

Pass 15 Dec 2007 64,553 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 62,990 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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X447 WFG is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X447 WFG, 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.

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What year was X447 WFG registered?

X447 WFG is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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