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N182 CVP

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,950 mi
Last recorded178,950 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 CVP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 178,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 178,743 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 163,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 163,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 134,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N182 CVP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 N182 CVP, 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 N182 CVP registered?

N182 CVP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N182 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N182 CVP shows 6 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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