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F53 EVF

1989 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,667 mi
Last recorded165,667 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 EVF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 165,667 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 165,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 138,534 miles

as orginal test no 48155507003

Fail 5 Jan 2007 138,503 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front fuel pipe perished

tank straps risty

Pass 19 Dec 2005 162,430 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipe under bonnett perished

sill covers fitted unabe to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 16 Dec 2005 162,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel pipe perished under bonnett

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

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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F53 EVF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F53 EVF, 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 F53 EVF registered?

F53 EVF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F53 EVF safe to buy?

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