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BNZ 4957

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4957
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 135,849 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 135,696 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 132,218 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 132,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front 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)

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

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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BNZ 4957 is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 BNZ 4957, 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 33 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 4957 registered?

BNZ 4957 is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is BNZ 4957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4957 shows 4 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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