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Y475 RDK

2001 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,328 mi
Last recorded132,328 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 RDK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 132,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 132,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front grille missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated

drop arm clamp showing corrosion to shaft but n o visible movement

front grille missing

m i l light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

weather ingress of both no plates

Fail 21 Mar 2012 123,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated

drop arm clamp showing corrosion to shaft but n o visible movement

front grille missing

m i l light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

weather ingress of both no plates

Fail 4 May 2011

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in front nearside lower swivel joint

engine management an d traction control lights illuminated

front and rear no plates deteriorated

front grilles missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre partially deflated

water in gress of spare wheel well

Pass 4 May 2011

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in front nearside lower swivel joint

engine management an d traction control lights illuminated

front and rear no plates deteriorated

front grilles missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre partially deflated

water in gress of spare wheel well

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,870 miles

Airbag light on

Engine manangement light on

Handbrake release knob facia missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front radiator grille missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rust stain on steering drop arm to steering box splines

Slight water ingress rear number plate

Spare wheel well has water in it

Various areas of light surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Water ingress front number plate

advanced wear in steering idler

Fail 28 Apr 2010 105,870 miles

Airbag light on

Engine manangement light on

Handbrake release knob facia missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front radiator grille missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust stain on steering drop arm to steering box splines

Slight water ingress rear number plate

Spare wheel well has water in it

Various areas of light surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Water ingress front number plate

advanced wear in steering idler

Fail 29 Apr 2009 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre has wall damage but not down to the cords

Parking brake release handle facia missing but still operational

Rear tyres worn to 3mm approx

Slight water ingress of front number plate

Some surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Some surface corrosion on various suspension componants

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre has wall damage but not down to the cords

Parking brake release handle facia missing but still operational

Rear tyres worn to 3mm approx

Slight water ingress of front number plate

Some surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Some surface corrosion on various suspension componants

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2008 87,395 miles

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

heat shields insecure above rear exhaust

weather ingress of front and rear no plates

Fail 21 May 2008 87,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

heat shields insecure above rear exhaust

weather ingress of front and rear no plates

Pass 9 May 2007 76,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 76,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,655 miles

one of two nearside tail lights inoperative

Fail 10 May 2006 66,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

one of two nearside tail lights inoperative

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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Y475 RDK is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y475 RDK, 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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Y475 RDK is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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