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N7 BDA

1999 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,691 mi
Last recorded147,691 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 BDA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

very slight movement in nearside rear hub area

Pass 16 Sep 2016 138,343 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 138,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer section

Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on limit requires attention soon

Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,524 miles

offside rear tyre tread close to wear markers

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,685 miles

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

nearside fron t tyre tread on limit

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,683 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside fron t tyre tread on limit

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,343 miles

both rear tyres perishing and deep cuts evident.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,487 miles

oil residue evident p/steer reservoir area.wiper blades worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,638 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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N7 BDA is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 N7 BDA, 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 27 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N7 BDA registered?

N7 BDA is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is N7 BDA safe to buy?

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