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Y204 WDM

2001 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 WDM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 156,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 147,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 147,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 140,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 140,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 128,247 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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Y204 WDM is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y204 WDM, 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 Y204 WDM registered?

Y204 WDM is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y204 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y204 WDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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