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C193 VUY

1986 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,820 mi
Last recorded233,820 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 7 Series113,893 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 VUY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 233,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 245,722 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 245,722 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 241,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corriosion to all metal brake pipes at rear

general oil leaks !

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing split

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r outer hand brake cable corroided/split

oil leaks under car

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 241,972 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corriosion to all metal brake pipes at rear

general oil leaks !

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing split

o/s/r outer hand brake cable corroided/split

oil leaks under car

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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C193 VUY is a 1986 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,893 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 C193 VUY, 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 40 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 C193 VUY registered?

C193 VUY is a 1986 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C193 VUY safe to buy?

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