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A809 UTC

1984 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 BMW 7 Series100,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA809 UTC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,110 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 100,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 100,110 miles

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

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A809 UTC is a 1984 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 100,110 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 A809 UTC, 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 42 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A809 UTC registered?

A809 UTC is a 1984 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A809 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A809 UTC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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