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N289 OEG

1995 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 OEG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 99,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,234 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,062 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,058 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

brake pipes have light surface corrosion

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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N289 OEG is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N289 OEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N289 OEG?

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What year was N289 OEG registered?

N289 OEG is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N289 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 OEG 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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