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F385 RYF

1989 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 RYF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009
Fail 9 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes begining to rust

o/s/f seat back twistwd

Fail 26 Feb 2009 159,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side front floor to sill rusted and holed.

near side rear seat belt difficult to latch and release.

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 154,020 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 154,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

N/S front floor corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 152,273 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 152,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 149,459 miles

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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F385 RYF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F385 RYF, 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 F385 RYF registered?

F385 RYF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F385 RYF safe to buy?

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