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P404 TKX

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,035 mi
Last recorded113,035 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 TKX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,035 miles

Front offside brake caliper creaking when operated - also non standard shims fitted at mounting points

Hazard switch sticky

Heat shields insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2008 113,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front offside brake caliper creaking when operated - also non standard shims fitted at mounting points

Hazard switch sticky

Heat shields insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2007 103,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P404 TKX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P404 TKX, 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 P404 TKX registered?

P404 TKX is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P404 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 TKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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