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Y877 MGS

2001 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 7 Series99,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 MGS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 97,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 92,323 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,995 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,820 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both rear upper suspension ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,881 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering resivoir leaking slightly

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drive belt perished and split

power steering resivoir leaking slightly

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate weathered

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,824 miles

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

condensation in both wing repeaters

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,941 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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Y877 MGS is a 2001 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y877 MGS, 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 Y877 MGS registered?

Y877 MGS is a 2001 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y877 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y877 MGS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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