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P403 RBV

1996 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,724 mi
Last recorded141,724 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 RBV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 141,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 141,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 136,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 135,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 125,367 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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P403 RBV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,793cc 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 P403 RBV, 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 P403 RBV?

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What year was P403 RBV registered?

P403 RBV is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P403 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 RBV 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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