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P262 FVV

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 FVV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 140,014 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank repaired

some corrosion to centre of both front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion to offside front brake pipes

some travel on h/brake pedal

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,457 miles

offside front tyre split inside wall

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension leg (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 117,961 miles

slight corrosion to nearside @ offside rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,025 miles

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,916 miles

offside rear tyre just on legal limit < recomend replacement >

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 107,416 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear tyres fairly close to limit

some corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2010 102,714 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 102,706 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight crack to o/s lower corner of windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r and o/s/f age crakes

Fail 20 Apr 2009 93,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,902 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 91,897 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 77,005 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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P262 FVV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P262 FVV, 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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P262 FVV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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