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K550 BVT

1993 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,334 mi
Last recorded170,334 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 BVT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 170,334 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 170,313 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 157,225 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Service 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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K550 BVT is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Silver 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 K550 BVT, 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 K550 BVT registered?

K550 BVT is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K550 BVT safe to buy?

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