1995 BMW 7 Series 5.4L Petrol · H9 PPX
1995 BMW 7 Series (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 243,936 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H9 PPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 243,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H9 PPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 7 Series (H9 PPX) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
H9 PPX Mileage History
- 12/11/2022234,318 km
- 18/11/2023237,197 km+2,879 km
- 14/11/2024240,151 km+2,954 km
- 10/11/2025243,936 km+3,785 km
- 12/11/2025243,936 mi
Average of roughly 3,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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