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G690 MGH

1989 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,585 mi
Last recorded160,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 MGH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 160,585 miles

Advise both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Advise front number plate is slightly damaged and deteriorating

Advise front wheel inbalance high 19%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 155,015 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 146,201 miles

PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS ADVISE SHEET. VT32

Fail 23 May 2007 146,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Emissions on limit.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gaiter split on N/S Inner track control ball joint.

Inner track control ball joint has slight play.

Instument cluster has a fault.

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

O/S/R Brake hose ferrall corroded on surface.

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 137,388 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 137,388 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G690 MGH is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,430cc 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 G690 MGH, 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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G690 MGH is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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