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V121 SWB

2000 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,402 mi
Last recorded85,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 75098,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 SWB
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,402 miles

Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside / *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside corroded + greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,427 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Moisture in o/s headlight

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pipes support clamps corroded

Moisture in o/s Headlamp

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,332 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,624 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 51,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads look low

Pass 23 May 2006 47,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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V121 SWB is a 2000 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,276 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V121 SWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V121 SWB registered?

V121 SWB is a 2000 BMW 750, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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