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Y317 YYX

2001 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,836 mi
Last recorded75,836 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 YYX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,030 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,188 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,887 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y317 YYX is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Blue 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 Y317 YYX, 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 Y317 YYX registered?

Y317 YYX is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y317 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 YYX 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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