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Y393 NBL

2001 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,954 mi
Last recorded132,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 NBL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheelbearing slight noise

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,377 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,798 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,320 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 76,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/f tyre worn smooth bon inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,411 miles

rear indicators faded

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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Y393 NBL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y393 NBL, 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 Y393 NBL registered?

Y393 NBL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y393 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y393 NBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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