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N236 EKR

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,326 mi
Last recorded220,326 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 EKR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 220,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 220,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 209,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 209,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 195,474 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 195,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 177,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 177,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight 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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N236 EKR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N236 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N236 EKR registered?

N236 EKR is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N236 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 EKR shows 8 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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