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H3 MFF

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MFF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 168,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 163,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 157,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both rear lamps (1.5.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,361 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,300 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 25 Jul 2012 152,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 151,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyres worn on inneredges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 149,906 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 149,854 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 147,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 146,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 146,925 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc stone guard adrift

water in N/S/R light cluster

Pass 9 Jan 2007 144,259 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 144,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 140,964 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 140,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front brake bind †

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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H3 MFF is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 MFF, 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.

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H3 MFF is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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