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N255 BAU

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,397 mi
Last recorded140,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 BAU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 140,397 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 140,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 140,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm limit on both edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 124,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 124,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 119,413 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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N255 BAU is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 N255 BAU, 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 N255 BAU registered?

N255 BAU is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N255 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 BAU 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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