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N117 TAX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,106 mi
Last recorded121,106 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 TAX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 121,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 121,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 113,820 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 113,815 miles

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.

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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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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