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T506 MCS

1999 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,768 mi
Last recorded154,768 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 MCS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 154,768 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 150,880 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 150,876 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 148,618 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 137,623 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 137,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007
Fail 16 Nov 2006

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

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

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

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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T506 MCS is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T506 MCS, 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 T506 MCS registered?

T506 MCS is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T506 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T506 MCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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