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N281 WDB

1995 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,241 mi
Last recorded176,241 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 WDB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 176,241 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 176,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 174,431 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 174,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2009 166,896 miles

n/s/rollbar link boot insicure

Fail 10 Nov 2009 166,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/rollbar link boot insicure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 155,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 147,754 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 138,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2006 138,981 miles

Oil leak

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

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 15 Nov 2005 132,895 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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N281 WDB is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N281 WDB, 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 N281 WDB registered?

N281 WDB is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 October 1995.

Is N281 WDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 WDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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