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YPV 133S

1978 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPV 133S
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 61,916 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 61,501 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,757 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 60,337 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise both nearside and offside sills holed at front. Not within prescribed area.

Advise front discs corroded.

Advise offside rear tyre slight cracking/spliting of inner sidewall

Advise offside wiper split on ends

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,123 miles

Advise fuel tank slight corrosion.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,123 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise fuel tank slight corrosion.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,882 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,746 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear brake binding slighty

sidewall cracked on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,153 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,207 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,467 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YPV 133S is a 1978 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YPV 133S, 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 48 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPV 133S registered?

YPV 133S is a 1978 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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