2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph 5.4L Petrol · W364 DVX
2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 90,010 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W364 DVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 90,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W364 DVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph (W364 DVX) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W364 DVX Mileage History
- 19/11/202189,891 mi
- 30/11/202289,910 mi+19 mi
- 22/11/202389,919 mi+9 mi
- 28/11/202489,929 mi+10 mi
- 13/11/202590,010 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SERAPH
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- BMW M73 V12 Cooling System & Auxiliary Water Valve Failure(Serious)
The 5.4-litre BMW M73 V12 operates in a very cramped, heavily insulated engine bay where high under-bonnet temperatures cause rapid aging of plastic and composite cooling components. The coolant expansion tank, plastic thermostat housing, radiator end-tanks, and auxiliary heater control valves become brittle and develop hairline fissures, leading to sudden coolant loss. If neglected, overheating can warp the all-aluminium V12 cylinder heads, creating severe repair bills.
- Passenger Seat Occupancy Mat Degradation & Airbag Warning Light(Moderate)
The Silver Seraph utilizes BMW-engineered Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electronics, featuring a delicate passenger presence detection sensor mat embedded within the base cushion of the Connolly leather front passenger seat. With repeated passenger ingress, egress, and kneeling on the seat cushion, the thin printed circuit traces inside the sensor mat fracture. This triggers the airbag warning light on the dashboard and automatically fails the UK MOT test.
- Adaptive Suspension Bush Deterioration and Electronic Damper Wear(Moderate)
The Silver Seraph adopted a modern independent double-wishbone suspension setup with electronically managed variable dampers to control body movement. However, the sheer kerb weight of 2,350 kg rapidly degrades the rubber compound in the lower wishbone bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links on poorly surfaced UK roads. Replacing worn bushes and OEM adaptive dampers requires specialist tooling and precision wheel alignment.
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- BMW M73 V12 Cooling System & Auxiliary Water Valve FailureSerious
The 5.4-litre BMW M73 V12 operates in a very cramped, heavily insulated engine bay where high under-bonnet temperatures cause rapid aging of plastic and composite cooling components. The coolant expansion tank, plastic thermostat housing, radiator end-tanks, and auxiliary heater control valves become brittle and develop hairline fissures, leading to sudden coolant loss. If neglected, overheating can warp the all-aluminium V12 cylinder heads, creating severe repair bills.
- Passenger Seat Occupancy Mat Degradation & Airbag Warning LightModerate
The Silver Seraph utilizes BMW-engineered Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electronics, featuring a delicate passenger presence detection sensor mat embedded within the base cushion of the Connolly leather front passenger seat. With repeated passenger ingress, egress, and kneeling on the seat cushion, the thin printed circuit traces inside the sensor mat fracture. This triggers the airbag warning light on the dashboard and automatically fails the UK MOT test.
- Adaptive Suspension Bush Deterioration and Electronic Damper WearModerate
The Silver Seraph adopted a modern independent double-wishbone suspension setup with electronically managed variable dampers to control body movement. However, the sheer kerb weight of 2,350 kg rapidly degrades the rubber compound in the lower wishbone bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar drop links on poorly surfaced UK roads. Replacing worn bushes and OEM adaptive dampers requires specialist tooling and precision wheel alignment.
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