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G69 BRT

1990 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,815 mi
Last recorded247,815 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG69 BRT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 247,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 247,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 246,767 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside corrosion present

Fail 23 Aug 2012 246,761 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside corrosion present

Pass 14 Sep 2010 245,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

body & underbody corrosion in various places

movement at o/s steering idler

normal inspection to both outer sills not possible because plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 240,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 240,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 222,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 222,688 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 210,626 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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G69 BRT is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G69 BRT, 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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G69 BRT is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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