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P187 AWU

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,106 mi
Last recorded107,106 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 AWU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2008 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,010 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 94,010 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,939 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,939 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank damaged ,gearbox sump damaged , engine undershield damaged

o/s/f fog lamp missing ,fuel line 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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P187 AWU is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P187 AWU, 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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What year was P187 AWU registered?

P187 AWU is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P187 AWU safe to buy?

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