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M175 SCH

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,897 mi
Last recorded218,897 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 SCH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2008 218,897 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 218,897 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 215,884 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 215,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 211,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 211,531 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 208,635 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 208,616 miles

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

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

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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M175 SCH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M175 SCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M175 SCH registered?

M175 SCH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M175 SCH safe to buy?

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