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F230 LTA

1989 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

237,985 mi
Last recorded237,985 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 LTA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2008 237,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

plastic trims covering outer sills

slight play in handbrake lever pivots

Pass 3 Sep 2007 226,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edges of tread

offside front lower rear arm gaiter split on balljoint

unable to check outer sills plastic trims covering them

Pass 18 Jul 2006 215,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F230 LTA is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LTA, 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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What year was F230 LTA registered?

F230 LTA is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F230 LTA safe to buy?

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