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N153 ACX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 ACX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 170,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 170,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 165,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 165,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 152,595 miles

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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N153 ACX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N153 ACX, 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 N153 ACX registered?

N153 ACX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N153 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 ACX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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