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P282 HGM

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,809 mi
Last recorded142,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 HGM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 142,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 138,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 131,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 131,407 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,722 miles

horn sound close to harsh or grating

offside and nearside front tyres tread getting low and worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Fail 16 Mar 2007 123,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres tread getting low and worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2006 113,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P282 HGM is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P282 HGM, 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 P282 HGM registered?

P282 HGM is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P282 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 HGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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