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FWY 94L

1996 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,211 mi
Last recorded174,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 94L
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 174,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 171,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 170,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 161,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 161,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 154,622 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 154,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 143,758 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 143,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 136,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 136,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 129,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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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FWY 94L is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWY 94L, 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 FWY 94L registered?

FWY 94L is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is FWY 94L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWY 94L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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