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Y499 LBF

2001 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,701 mi
Last recorded115,701 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 LBF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,701 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s &o/s front tyres worn low on inner edges.n/s & o/s rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 98,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 88,532 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 72,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 72,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y499 LBF is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y499 LBF, 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 Y499 LBF registered?

Y499 LBF is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y499 LBF safe to buy?

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