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M338 MRU

1994 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,972 mi
Last recorded160,972 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 MRU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 155,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 153,016 miles

bonnet will not lock shut

differential rough when rear wheels rotated

engine has missfire

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front drop link ball joint rubber boot split

offside rear reverse light lense broken

Fail 13 Dec 2011 152,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet will not lock shut

differential rough when rear wheels rotated

engine has missfire

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front drop link ball joint rubber boot split

offside rear reverse light lense broken

Pass 22 Jan 2011 152,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lid won't shut

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside front roadwheel slightly buckled

Fail 19 Jan 2011 152,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lid won't shut

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside front roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 27 Nov 2009 150,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 144,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 139,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2007 139,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F fog lamp missing

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

Oil leak

Speedo inop

Pass 29 Jul 2006 137,229 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 137,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M338 MRU is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M338 MRU, 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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What year was M338 MRU registered?

M338 MRU is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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