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P613 YDS

1996 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,728 mi
Last recorded50,728 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 YDS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 50,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 49,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 49,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 48,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 48,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,680 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting

Offside Front brake pipes rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,989 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 35,911 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,907 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 29,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,577 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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P613 YDS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P613 YDS, 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 P613 YDS registered?

P613 YDS is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P613 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P613 YDS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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