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M429 EFK

1995 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,083 mi
Last recorded172,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 EFK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 172,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 171,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 171,035 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 171,032 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 166,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 161,502 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 161,499 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 154,761 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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M429 EFK is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M429 EFK, 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

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What year was M429 EFK registered?

M429 EFK is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M429 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M429 EFK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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