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A2 THX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,628 mi
Last recorded113,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 THX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 113,628 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 113,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 109,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 109,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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A2 THX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 THX?

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What year was A2 THX registered?

A2 THX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A2 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 THX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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