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N101 FSR

1996 BMW 7 Series

Purple Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,075 mi
Last recorded142,075 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 FSR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 142,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 122,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 122,333 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 122,331 miles

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

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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N101 FSR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Purple with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N101 FSR, 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 N101 FSR registered?

N101 FSR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N101 FSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 FSR shows 6 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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