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BUE 153Y

1982 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 153Y
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,960 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,788 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 39,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,639 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,786 miles

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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BUE 153Y is a 1982 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BUE 153Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUE 153Y registered?

BUE 153Y is a 1982 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is BUE 153Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 153Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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