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P250 TKX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 TKX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 77,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 63,437 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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P250 TKX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P250 TKX, 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

How do I check the history of P250 TKX?

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What year was P250 TKX registered?

P250 TKX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P250 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 TKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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