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P150 LLX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,054 mi
Last recorded203,054 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 LLX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 203,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 203,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 195,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2015

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

Pass 19 May 2014
Fail 19 May 2014

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 180,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 170,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Noise present on front suspension

Pass 12 May 2011 63,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,742 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 51,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 143,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 143,712 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 136,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 136,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 125,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 111,684 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2006 111,684 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P150 LLX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 126,008 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 P150 LLX, 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 30 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P150 LLX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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