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F230 BNY

1989 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,316 mi
Last recorded204,316 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 BNY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 204,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear arches corroed

plastic sill cover fitted

steering box damp no posstive leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2010 204,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear arches corroed

plastic sill cover fitted

steering box damp no posstive leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2009 202,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear anxle buishies starting to pershies

both rear inner sills corroed

nearside rear arch to sill corroed

plastic side skirt fitted

rear dif oil leak

security of offside front wiper blade

slight play in steering joints

x4 jacking points corroed

Pass 28 Aug 2008
Fail 28 Aug 2008

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both side rear anti roll bar link buishies cracking

both sides jacking points corroed

front and rear metal fuel pipes corroed

offside front wiper blade held on with tape

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 198,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 198,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 195,777 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 195,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 189,708 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F230 BNY is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F230 BNY, 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.

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F230 BNY is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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