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B16 JRR

1994 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,546 mi
Last recorded148,546 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JRR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 148,546 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 148,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 148,295 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 141,340 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 141,349 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f fog lamp loose †o/s/r exh heat shield loose †engine top cover adrift

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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B16 JRR is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 B16 JRR, 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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What year was B16 JRR registered?

B16 JRR is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is B16 JRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 JRR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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