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N169 PWL

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,051 mi
Last recorded146,051 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 PWL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2008 146,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 143,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 141,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,532 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside track control arm ball joints

Pass 21 Jun 2005 128,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides front (outer front) ball joints play.

both sides steering link arms slight play.

offside rear wishbone outer rear bush play.

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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N169 PWL is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N169 PWL, 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 N169 PWL registered?

N169 PWL is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N169 PWL safe to buy?

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