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L472 ADS

1994 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL472 ADS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 112,615 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch coroded [not sharp] but advise to be repaired ;

Fail 23 Mar 2009 112,614 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f wheel arch coroded [not sharp] but advise to be repaired ;

Pass 31 Dec 2007 109,962 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 109,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 104,561 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 104,560 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 104,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L472 ADS is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L472 ADS, 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 L472 ADS registered?

L472 ADS is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L472 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L472 ADS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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