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L7 SHP

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 SHP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,080 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 93,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,666 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 82,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 82,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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L7 SHP is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 L7 SHP, 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 33 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L7 SHP?

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What year was L7 SHP registered?

L7 SHP is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L7 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 SHP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L7 SHP have outstanding finance?

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