2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 BMW 7 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

329 MOT tests in 2024. 73.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time73.9%
Failed or needed repairs26.1%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 329 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  6. Washers: not working2.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.8%
  2. Suspension15.5%
  3. Brakes11.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  8. Body & chassis3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 BMW 7 Series?

In 2024, 73.9% of 2000 BMW 7 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 329 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 BMW 7 Series?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 BMW 7 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).