2001 BMW 7 Series 2.8L Petrol · OY51 UVG
2001 BMW 7 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 152,328 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 UVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 152,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 UVG 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 2001 BMW 7 Series (OY51 UVG) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
OY51 UVG Mileage History
- 08/12/2021136,382 mi
- 14/12/2022139,630 mi+3,248 mi
- 17/11/2023143,972 mi+4,342 mi
- 04/12/2024149,049 mi+5,077 mi
- 06/12/2025152,328 mi+3,279 mi
Average of roughly 3,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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The pressed-steel saddle fuel tank develops rust along the crimped centre seam and around the upper breather pipes due to trapped road grime. Remedying requires dropping the exhaust, propshaft, and rear subframe.
- EDC Suspension LeaksSerious
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- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
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