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N233 YDP

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 YDP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013
Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,051 miles

airbag light is on

both cam cover gasket slightly leaking oil

Fail 23 Apr 2012 115,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light is on

both cam cover gasket slightly leaking oil

Pass 14 Apr 2011 111,579 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Apr 2011 111,513 miles

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2010 103,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 103,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 91,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 91,798 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,461 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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N233 YDP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N233 YDP, 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 N233 YDP registered?

N233 YDP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N233 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N233 YDP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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