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Y823 NBL

2001 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 NBL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 119,757 miles

Both Rear Wheel Top Stabilizer Bushes Very Slight Play

Both Sills Covered

Oil Leak

Slight Play In Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Sump Cover Fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,519 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 84,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose and rubbing wheel on lock

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,840 miles

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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Y823 NBL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Blue 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 Y823 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 Y823 NBL registered?

Y823 NBL is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y823 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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