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N146 BJM

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,799 mi
Last recorded135,799 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 BJM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 135,799 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 20 May 2008 135,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 May 2007 128,981 miles

see vt32 741526247141

Fail 26 May 2007 128,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

play in nearside steering idle

Pass 31 May 2006 120,867 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 120,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N146 BJM is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N146 BJM, 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 N146 BJM registered?

N146 BJM is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N146 BJM safe to buy?

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