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M74 BGO

1994 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 BGO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 139,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 139,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner Front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 135,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 135,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 131,626 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 131,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 128,183 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 122,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 118,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 115,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 112,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 108,298 miles

o/s/r brake hose is cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 108,298 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake hose is cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2008 103,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 103,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,129 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 98,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 98,112 miles

o/s front tyre worn, outer edge

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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M74 BGO is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M74 BGO, 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.

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M74 BGO is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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