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L554 WLW

1994 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,728 mi
Last recorded172,728 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 WLW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 172,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

different size wheels/tyres front to rear

sill covers fitted

suspension soft

tints to front side windows

Fail 4 Dec 2015 172,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

different size wheels/tyres front to rear

sill covers fitted

suspension soft

tints to front side windows

Pass 6 Feb 2014 168,298 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 6 Feb 2014 168,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2012 164,901 miles

airbag light on

both front shocks slightly soft

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

oil leak

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

various dust covers cracking/ deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2012 164,901 miles

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

airbag light on

both front shocks slightly soft

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

oil leak

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

various dust covers cracking/ deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2009 159,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2009 159,213 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2008 155,093 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 146,097 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 136,699 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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L554 WLW is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L554 WLW, 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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L554 WLW is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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