1996 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Petrol · N464 AJH
1996 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 150,476 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N464 AJH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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N464 AJH MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 7 Series (N464 AJH) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
N464 AJH Mileage History
- 19/12/2021149,121 mi
- 25/06/2025150,476 mi+1,355 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Fuel Tank LeakSerious
The pressed-steel saddle fuel tank develops rust along the crimped centre seam and around the upper breather pipes due to trapped road grime. Remedying requires dropping the exhaust, propshaft, and rear subframe.
- EDC Suspension LeaksSerious
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) active shock absorbers leak hydraulic damping oil past internal shaft seals. Replacement OEM dampers cost upwards of £800 each, prompting many UK owners to fit standard Sachs dampers.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Like the E39, the M52, M60, and M62 cooling systems suffer from brittle plastic radiator necks that snap under pressure, weeping water pump bearings, and cracked expansion tanks.
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