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F298 OUD

1989 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 OUD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 139,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

free play at steering wheel

front anti roll drop link grease gaiters split

metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside inner track rod end grease gaiter split

nearside main beam head lamp lense cracked

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff noisy

rear suspension link arms worn

sill covers fitted

unable to check steering/suspension fully due to steering idler

Pass 24 Apr 2008 138,468 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside main beam glass cracked

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Steering idler bush worn

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 133,996 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

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

Nearside main beam headlight glass cracked

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

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

Parking brake only just meets efficiency requirements and should be investigated.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 133,976 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front tyre pressures very low

Both front tyre sidewalls worn on inner faces.

Centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

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

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

Nearside main beam headlight glass cracked

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

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

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

Parking brake only just meets efficiency requirements and should be investigated

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 131,397 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust system rusty

stone chip in zone b just under 40mm

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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F298 OUD is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F298 OUD, 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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F298 OUD is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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