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C799 PCF

1986 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 7 Series113,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 PCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,036 miles

underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,025 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

pads appear low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,025 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

pads appear low

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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C799 PCF is a 1986 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C799 PCF, 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 C799 PCF registered?

C799 PCF is a 1986 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C799 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C799 PCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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