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C601 BYJ

1986 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

156,521 mi
Last recorded156,521 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW 7 Series113,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 156,521 miles

off/side lower jacking point and inner sill has corrosion but not with in 30cm brakes steering seat belts and suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2008 156,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off/side lower jacking point and inner sill has corrosion but not with in 30cm brakes steering seat belts and suspension

Fail 12 May 2008 156,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off/side sill some corrsion near jacking point

Pass 8 May 2006 155,002 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 154,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C601 BYJ is a 1986 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C601 BYJ, 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.

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What year was C601 BYJ registered?

C601 BYJ is a 1986 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C601 BYJ safe to buy?

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