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M408 AVW

1995 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,268 mi
Last recorded130,268 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 AVW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2008 130,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 127,059 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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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M408 AVW is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M408 AVW, 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.

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What year was M408 AVW registered?

M408 AVW is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M408 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M408 AVW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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