2001 BMW 7 Series · 1,200 MOT tests
2001 BMW 7 Series reliability
2001 BMW 7 Seriess fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 7 Series years (1,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 7 Seriess: 15.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 130,576
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,200
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 BMW 7 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Steering4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
- Tyres3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.33%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.83%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.75%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.58%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.58%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.92%)
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 2001 BMW 7 Series reliable?
2001 BMW 7 Seriess fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 7 Series years (1,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 BMW 7 Series MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.67% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (2.33% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 BMW 7 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 BMW 7 Series shows 130,576 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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