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T252 SPL

1999 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 SPL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 168,989 miles

screen stone chipped

wear front disc

Fail 27 Mar 2009 168,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

screen stone chipped

wear front disc

Fail 2 Feb 2009 168,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2009 167,954 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

velcro slightly covering the letter 'T' on front number plate

Pass 15 Jan 2008 161,548 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 161,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 161,373 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 161,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 161,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal feels spongy

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 134,103 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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T252 SPL is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 T252 SPL, 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 27 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T252 SPL registered?

T252 SPL is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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