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M697 TNF

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,643 mi
Last recorded187,643 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 TNF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 187,643 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 187,635 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 181,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 181,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 175,087 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and damage to outerwall

Fail 5 Aug 2008 175,032 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2007 163,505 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,201 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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M697 TNF is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M697 TNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M697 TNF registered?

M697 TNF is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M697 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M697 TNF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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