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G298 CNO

1990 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 CNO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 152,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 146,591 miles

underside of vehicle and some brake pipes rust coorosion

Fail 28 Feb 2008 146,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle and some brake pipes rust coorosion

Pass 28 Jul 2006 142,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 142,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

acceleration pedal broken

both front tyres bald on inner edge

fuel pipe cracking

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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G298 CNO is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 152,946 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 G298 CNO, 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 36 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 G298 CNO registered?

G298 CNO is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G298 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G298 CNO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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