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SUI 1447

1996 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,122 mi
Last recorded125,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 7 Series126,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1447
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,122 miles

All four discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 125,122 miles

All four discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2019 120,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 118,889 miles

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion on them no leaks (hard to see in places )

smell of petrol around fuel tank no visiable signs of leaks

Fail 10 Feb 2018 118,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front to rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion on them no leaks (hard to see in places )

smell of petrol around fuel tank no visiable signs of leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2017

Emission were erratic on Co level

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,262 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,925 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,326 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 97,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2007 93,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 93,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,143 miles

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

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

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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SUI 1447 is a 1996 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SUI 1447, 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 SUI 1447 registered?

SUI 1447 is a 1996 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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