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Y86 VGK

2001 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 VGK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 144,579 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,101 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,798 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 105,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2011 103,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 103,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 71,206 miles

deterioration susp.components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

tyres wearing edges,

Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,962 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,045 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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Y86 VGK is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y86 VGK, 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 Y86 VGK registered?

Y86 VGK is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y86 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y86 VGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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