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K174 XPC

1993 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,547 mi
Last recorded196,547 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 XPC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 196,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 196,540 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ignition switch damaged could be dangerous if lock came on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 192,192 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 182,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 180,791 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all steel brake pipes have been coated with grease

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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K174 XPC is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K174 XPC, 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 K174 XPC registered?

K174 XPC is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K174 XPC safe to buy?

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