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N462 BUA

1995 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,487 mi
Last recorded157,487 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 7 Series130,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 BUA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 157,487 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 157,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 155,349 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 155,343 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r drive shaft has bolts missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 152,866 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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N462 BUA is a 1995 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N462 BUA, 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 N462 BUA registered?

N462 BUA is a 1995 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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