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G78 XTF

1989 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,865 mi
Last recorded25,865 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 XTF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 24,753 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,753 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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G78 XTF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G78 XTF, 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 G78 XTF registered?

G78 XTF is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G78 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G78 XTF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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