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P284 PLO

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,043 mi
Last recorded114,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 PLO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,043 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,902 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,208 miles

windscreen has slight damage behind mirror

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,126 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to screen behind mirror

Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,841 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 110,942 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,860 miles

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slighty pitted

both rear brake discs slighty pitted

n/s/r light has small amount of water in it

Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,607 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)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 86,536 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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P284 PLO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P284 PLO, 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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P284 PLO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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