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BUJ 9T

1979 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 9T
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension bump stops deteriorated all round

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing/noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,852 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,914 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,410 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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BUJ 9T is a 1979 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUJ 9T, 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 47 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 BUJ 9T registered?

BUJ 9T is a 1979 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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