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G45 TUD

1989 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 TUD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 114,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 113,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,378 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

brake and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,628 miles

brake ferrules slightly deteriorated

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads low

various bits of corrosion under car

various suspension dust covers cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake ferrules slightly deteriorated

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads low

various bits of corrosion under car

various suspension dust covers cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,596 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 111,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 111,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 111,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 111,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 111,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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G45 TUD is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G45 TUD, 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 G45 TUD registered?

G45 TUD is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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