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P984 HKP

1996 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,636 mi
Last recorded170,636 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 HKP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2011 170,636 miles

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

front pads look low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 164,549 miles

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

slight oil leak gearbox....rear exhaust slight leak...front discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 157,280 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f trackcontrol arm inner joint very worn

rear silencer brakets very corroded

abs and brake sensor wires rubbing brake hose n/s/f

Pass 11 Jul 2008 148,457 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

windscreen has crack o/s lower part of screen

Pass 5 Jul 2007 139,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P984 HKP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P984 HKP, 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 P984 HKP registered?

P984 HKP is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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