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P37 BPD

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,756 mi
Last recorded192,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 BPD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 192,756 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 192,755 miles

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

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 189,317 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 189,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 189,148 miles

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

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

o/s front fog lamp lens broken

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

temporary support on o/s rear exhaust

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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P37 BPD is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue 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 P37 BPD, 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 P37 BPD registered?

P37 BPD is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is P37 BPD safe to buy?

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