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K9 EAR

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

214,992 mi
Last recorded214,992 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 EAR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2008 214,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 202,893 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 202,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 187,019 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 187,019 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K9 EAR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K9 EAR, 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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What year was K9 EAR registered?

K9 EAR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is K9 EAR safe to buy?

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