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A14 URC

1999 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 URC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,537 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres getting low & wearing on insides

Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres getting low & wearing on insides

Pass 2 Feb 2012 103,482 miles

all tyres wearing on inside edges

battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2012 103,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on inside edges

battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,274 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,494 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

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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A14 URC is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 A14 URC, 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 27 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 URC is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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