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L223 FPE

1994 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,449 mi
Last recorded123,449 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 FPE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 123,449 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear gearbox mounts worn

Fail 4 Apr 2007 123,449 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear gearbox mounts worn

Smoke test not carried out due to overheating

serious water leak durin emission test.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 117,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,611 miles

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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L223 FPE is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L223 FPE, 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.

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What year was L223 FPE registered?

L223 FPE is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L223 FPE safe to buy?

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