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N257 SPC

1995 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,812 mi
Last recorded114,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 SPC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,812 miles

FRONT DISC'S WEARING THIN

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/F TYRE HAVE A CUT IN A SIDE WALL

Fail 19 Apr 2011 114,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT DISC'S WEARING THIN

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F TYRE HAVE A CUT IN A SIDE WALL

Pass 5 May 2010 108,785 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 108,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 101,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 91,942 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 91,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outter wall. not through to cord

Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N257 SPC is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N257 SPC, 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 N257 SPC registered?

N257 SPC is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 October 1995.

Is N257 SPC safe to buy?

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