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P43 HMO

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,927 mi
Last recorded69,927 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 HMO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 69,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,835 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,724 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,669 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f metal suspension pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r shocker has weep or fluid

Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,010 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant from front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Metal suspension pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal suspension pipe corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Metal suspension pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules advise attention (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules advise attention (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,747 miles

both front anti roll bar links, gaiters perishing and cracking

front suspension components corroding

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perishing and cracking

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

rear components corroding

some corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front anti roll bar links, gaiters perishing and cracking

front suspension components corroding

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perishing and cracking

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

rear components corroding

some corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,282 miles

handbrake effort to minimum

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,691 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f shocker bodies and lower coil spring mounting corroding

o/s hand brake effort getting low

o/s/f exhaust front pipe has slight blow (Advise attention)

outer plastic lower sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,067 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

N/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge.

Rear anti roll bar mountings corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded at o/s/r brake hose union.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the fuel pipe's and tank are corroding.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,987 miles

the fuel pipe's are corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

the fuel pipe's are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,178 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,469 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,441 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre defective

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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P43 HMO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P43 HMO, 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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P43 HMO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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