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A18 VRT

1994 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VRT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake just met minimum required standard. It might need adjusting / fixing.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,642 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 129,642 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 127,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 127,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 127,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 125,440 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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A18 VRT is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 VRT, 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 32 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 VRT is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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