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W251 PLF

2000 BMW 750

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 75098,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 PLF
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 114,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 114,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,426 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 109,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,354 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,405 miles

brake pipes pitted

oil leaks

slight movement in steering system

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,578 miles

oil around engine and gearbox

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,577 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

oil around engine and gearbox

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,260 miles

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

oil leaks around gearbox/rear of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,910 miles

advisorys as per checklist 108284 concerning suspension brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,903 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advisorys as per checklist 108284 concerning suspension brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,258 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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W251 PLF is a 2000 BMW 750 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W251 PLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W251 PLF registered?

W251 PLF is a 2000 BMW 750, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W251 PLF safe to buy?

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