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N154 PHV

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,928 mi
Last recorded143,928 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 PHV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 143,928 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 143,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 127,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 127,749 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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N154 PHV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,379cc 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 N154 PHV, 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 N154 PHV registered?

N154 PHV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N154 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N154 PHV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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