2000 BMW 7 Series · 1,309 MOT tests
2000 BMW 7 Series reliability
2000 BMW 7 Seriess fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 7 Series years (1,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 121,310
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,309
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.1% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.7%
- Brakes8.8%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.14%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.06%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.99%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.91%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.68%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.59%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.35%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (4.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.35%)
Other years
Every BMW 7 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2000 BMW 7 Seriess fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 22 7 Series years (1,309 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.44% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.14% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 BMW 7 Series shows 121,310 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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