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C950 XLN

1985 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,439 mi
Last recorded160,439 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 7 Series143,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 XLN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2006 160,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 161,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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C950 XLN is a 1985 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 143,065 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 C950 XLN, 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 41 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 C950 XLN registered?

C950 XLN is a 1985 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C950 XLN safe to buy?

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