1995 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Petrol · M251 VCT
1995 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 303,135 km. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 303,135 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M251 VCT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 303,135 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M251 VCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 7 Series (M251 VCT) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
M251 VCT Odometer History
- 13/05/2023299,994 km
- 13/05/2023299,994 km
- 02/03/2026303,135 km+3,141 km
Average of roughly 1,120 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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