MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres cracking on outer walls
corrosion on rear brake discs
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
number plate lamps dim
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,crackin g to outer wall & has a screw in tread
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres cracking on outer walls
corrosion on rear brake discs
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
number plate lamps dim
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,crackin g to outer wall & has a screw in tread
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
number plate lights showing red
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N117 TAX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc 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 N117 TAX, 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 N117 TAX registered?
N117 TAX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N117 TAX safe to buy?
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