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L448 MEP

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,335 mi
Last recorded139,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 MEP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,335 miles

general light under body corrosion....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit....

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links.....

rear exhaust corroded , system corroding....

Fail 6 Jul 2010 139,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear brake discs corroding.,, advise brake inspection.....

general light under body corrosion....

n/s/r tyre tread on limit....

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links.....

rear exhaust corroded , system corroding....

rear exhaust rubber split.....

Pass 29 Oct 2007 134,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 134,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 130,987 miles

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

o/s/f a/r/ bar link top ball joint rubber cover split

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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L448 MEP is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L448 MEP, 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 L448 MEP registered?

L448 MEP is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L448 MEP safe to buy?

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