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Y688 PAP

2001 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,469 mi
Last recorded98,469 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 PAP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2013

Coolent leak from top of radiator area nearside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolent leak from top of radiator area nearside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,844 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 43,383 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,647 miles

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

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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Y688 PAP is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y688 PAP, 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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Y688 PAP is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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