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P492 GKK

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 GKK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 127,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 121,427 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 109,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,438 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,438 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,926 miles

near side front wheel rim bent on inner eage/front indicators going white

Pass 8 Dec 2007 95,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,233 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 90,233 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P492 GKK is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P492 GKK, 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 P492 GKK registered?

P492 GKK is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P492 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 GKK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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