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P506 SNO

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 SNO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,696 miles

Advise air bag warning light on.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 130,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise air bag warning light on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 107,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 104,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 98,020 miles

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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P506 SNO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P506 SNO, 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 P506 SNO?

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What year was P506 SNO registered?

P506 SNO is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P506 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 SNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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