2000 BMW 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · W404 JLJ
2000 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 158,100 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W404 JLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 158,100 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.
W404 JLJ 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 BMW 7 Series (W404 JLJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
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.
W404 JLJ Mileage History
- 19/03/2022150,249 mi
- 17/03/2023153,518 mi+3,269 mi
- 21/03/2024155,021 mi+1,503 mi
- 14/03/2025155,897 mi+876 mi
- 14/03/2026158,100 mi+2,203 mi
Average of roughly 1,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W404 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W404JLJ.
VOLVO
C70
CITROEN
BERLINGO
SUZUKI
SV650
HONDA
CIVIC
PEUGEOT
206
HONDA
INTEGRA
BMW
R850
TOYOTA
MR2
IVECO
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
ROVER
MINI
AUDI
A4
BMW 7 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
- Fuel Tank LeakSerious
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
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) active shock absorbers leak hydraulic damping oil past internal shaft seals. Replacement OEM dampers cost upwards of £800 each, prompting many UK owners to fit standard Sachs dampers.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Like the E39, the M52, M60, and M62 cooling systems suffer from brittle plastic radiator necks that snap under pressure, weeping water pump bearings, and cracked expansion tanks.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.