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P160 NPP

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

176,937 mi
Last recorded176,937 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 NPP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 176,937 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 21 Aug 2008 176,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 168,376 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 168,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 159,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 159,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 158,946 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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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P160 NPP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P160 NPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P160 NPP registered?

P160 NPP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P160 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 NPP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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