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P229 XHB

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,781 mi
Last recorded175,781 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 XHB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 175,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 175,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 174,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 164,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 151,278 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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P229 XHB is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P229 XHB, 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 P229 XHB registered?

P229 XHB is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P229 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 XHB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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