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W262 GYX

2000 BMW 750

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 75098,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 GYX
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 171,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 170,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 169,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 167,014 miles

Front Both Sides, inner steering arm ply.

Fail 10 May 2019 166,991 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering Fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Both Sides, inner steering arm ply.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 165,975 miles

sills covered.under tray fitted.tie roads slightly play

Pass 25 May 2017 163,630 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component slightly play (2.3.3b)

sills covered.

Pass 6 May 2016 162,037 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

sills covered

Pass 23 Apr 2015 153,292 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 153,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 146,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 139,200 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust front brackets corroded through both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 135,735 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both exhaust mounts to gearbox corroded / weak

door mirrors tarnishing

nearside front tyre pressure soft

Pass 26 Nov 2010 127,769 miles

fuel filler hose seeping at tank?

nearside front inner wheel arch, plastic trim insecure

offside rear tyre pressure appears soft

steering idler, bush slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,997 miles

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

front tyres wearing low around outer shoulders, and rear tyres worn low around inner shoulders.

nearside steering idler has a slightly worn bush.

rear no.plate deteriorating - slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2009 117,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

front tyres wearing low around outer shoulders, and rear tyres worn low around inner shoulders.

nearside steering idler has a slightly worn bush.

rear no.plate deteriorating - slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2008 112,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

nearside steering idler arm has slightly worn bush

offside door mirror glass tarnishing

vacumn leak at offside inlet manifold- recommend attention as brake servo assistance conected.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 112,492 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

nearside steering idler arm has slightly worn bush

offside door mirror glass tarnishing

vacumn leak at offside inlet manifold- recommend attention as brake servo assistance conected.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,763 miles

both front tyres worn low around outer shoulders

nearside steering idler arm has slight wear in bush

offside mirror poor / damp behind glass

Fail 26 Nov 2007 100,763 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low around outer shoulders

nearside steering idler arm has slight wear in bush

offside mirror poor / damp behind glass

Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 85,795 miles

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

o/s mirror discoloured

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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W262 GYX is a 2000 BMW 750 in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W262 GYX, 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 W262 GYX registered?

W262 GYX is a 2000 BMW 750, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W262 GYX safe to buy?

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