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Y629 LEH

2001 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 LEH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,590 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 113,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 109,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 106,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 88,990 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 88,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y629 LEH is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y629 LEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y629 LEH registered?

Y629 LEH is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y629 LEH safe to buy?

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