MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shield loose at rear silencer
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear exhaust heat shield lose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both rear discs corrided
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L551 NBV is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L551 NBV, 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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L551 NBV is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L551 NBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L551 NBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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