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F508 OFJ

1989 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,729 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 94,705 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,862 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,854 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,850 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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F508 OFJ is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc 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 F508 OFJ, 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 F508 OFJ registered?

F508 OFJ is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F508 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F508 OFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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