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F111 FGC

1989 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 FGC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007
Fail 28 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 7,324 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 155,951 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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F111 FGC is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F111 FGC, 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 F111 FGC registered?

F111 FGC is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F111 FGC safe to buy?

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