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G814 AVL

1989 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,494 mi
Last recorded172,494 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 AVL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 172,494 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 172,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 172,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 171,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 171,056 miles

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

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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G814 AVL is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G814 AVL, 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 G814 AVL registered?

G814 AVL is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is G814 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G814 AVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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