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M281 NRH

1994 BMW 7 Series

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 NRH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 128,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside underfloor protective covers corroded.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 123,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 117,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamp clusters are deteriorated

freeplay in steering idler arm bush

nearside outer handbrake cable is deteriorated

rear cross member and suspension arms are corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2007 110,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamp clusters are deteriorated

freeplay in steering idler arm bush

nearside outer handbrake cable is deteriorated

rear cross member and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 102,493 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2005 97,742 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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M281 NRH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M281 NRH, 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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M281 NRH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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