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M551 DOY

1995 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,826 mi
Last recorded208,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 DOY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 208,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 208,826 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 203,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulb inop nearside rear outer side light

Fail 19 Dec 2006 203,649 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 197,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

front tyres worn on outter edges.

o/s park brake effort low.

rear brake disc pads getting low.

rear suspension self leveling pipes corroded slightly.

slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm.

stone chips in windscreen.

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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M551 DOY is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M551 DOY, 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 M551 DOY registered?

M551 DOY is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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