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F400 MTY

1989 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,140 mi
Last recorded199,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 MTY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 199,140 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 189,288 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 189,262 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 179,199 miles

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed

outer sills covered

slight exhaust leak rear box

Fail 21 Jan 2008 179,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake + fuel pipes undersealed

outer sills covered

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

Pass 29 Jan 2007 169,135 miles

all steering + suspension components corroding

front + rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes heavily corroded

outer sills covered

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2007 169,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all steering + suspension compenents corroding

front + rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

fuel pipes heavily corroded

outer sills covered

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 166,955 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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F400 MTY is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F400 MTY, 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 F400 MTY registered?

F400 MTY is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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