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M50 WCS

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,389 mi
Last recorded191,389 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 WCS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 191,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012

n/s and o/s rear suspension pipes are corroded

rear discs are badly corroded

rear tailgail is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 188,026 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 180,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 169,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 151,732 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 151,732 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 139,426 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 393,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 134,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 127,955 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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M50 WCS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,008 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 M50 WCS, 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 30 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 M50 WCS registered?

M50 WCS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is M50 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 WCS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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