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P589 BPA

1996 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,943 mi
Last recorded127,943 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 BPA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 127,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2009 127,943 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2008 110,467 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 110,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 94,654 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit bald on outer edge

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2005 90,100 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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P589 BPA is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P589 BPA, 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 P589 BPA registered?

P589 BPA is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P589 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 BPA shows 6 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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