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L116 HWN

1994 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,312 mi
Last recorded176,312 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 HWN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 176,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 176,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 174,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 170,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 170,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 160,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 147,373 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 147,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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L116 HWN is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L116 HWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L116 HWN registered?

L116 HWN is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L116 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 HWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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