CarVerify

Free Car Check

M172 NPC

1995 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

346,500 mi
Last recorded346,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 NPC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 346,500 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 346,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 307,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

corrosion on bootlid

front plate slightly faded

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in rack

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2007 307,141 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front plate slightly faded

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 suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

Suspension components corrodeed

corrosion on boot lid

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in rack

Pass 3 May 2006 269,782 miles

Advise brake pipes very corroded and close to limit

Advise rear discs scored and worn to limit

Fail 19 Apr 2006 268,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full BMW 7 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M172 NPC is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M172 NPC, 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

How do I check the history of M172 NPC?

You can check the full history of M172 NPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M172 NPC registered?

M172 NPC is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M172 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 NPC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M172 NPC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M172 NPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.