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C2 KWS

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,379 mi
Last recorded116,379 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 KWS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 116,379 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 116,372 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 104,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C2 KWS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,982cc 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 C2 KWS, 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

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What year was C2 KWS registered?

C2 KWS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is C2 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 KWS 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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