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C3 GKJ

1989 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,834 mi
Last recorded178,834 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 178,834 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 178,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 173,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 173,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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C3 GKJ is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 150,240 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 C3 GKJ, 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 37 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 C3 GKJ registered?

C3 GKJ is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C3 GKJ safe to buy?

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