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X509 VGC

2001 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 VGC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 104,655 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 93,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,946 miles

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,393 miles

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

small cut in tread of offside front tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2008 81,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate laminate peeling slightly

small cut in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,987 miles

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

slight oil leak from power steering supply pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,797 miles

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

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

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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X509 VGC is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X509 VGC, 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

How do I check the history of X509 VGC?

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What year was X509 VGC registered?

X509 VGC is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X509 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 VGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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