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N224 HKH

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,737 mi
Last recorded149,737 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 HKH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 149,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 144,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 135,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 131,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 131,479 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 128,833 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 128,757 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 123,630 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 123,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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N224 HKH is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N224 HKH, 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 N224 HKH registered?

N224 HKH is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N224 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 HKH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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