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M138 HTY

1995 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,351 mi
Last recorded192,351 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 HTY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2008 192,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 192,351 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 169,561 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 169,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M138 HTY is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 130,412 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 M138 HTY, 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 31 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M138 HTY registered?

M138 HTY is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M138 HTY safe to buy?

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