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G890 BDU

1990 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,051 mi
Last recorded218,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 BDU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 218,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust blow from manifold area

front and rear anti-roll bar corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front fog light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake hose chaffing on mount bracket - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front lower arm inner bush play

offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint covers split

offside front lower arm ball-joint cover split

offside rear fuel tank strap corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jul 2008 218,051 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust blow from manifold area

front and rear anti-roll bar corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front fog light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake hose chaffing on mount bracket - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front lower arm inner bush play

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint covers split

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front lower arm ball-joint cover split

offside rear fuel tank strap corroded

oil leak from engine

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 7 Jun 2007 205,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink upper and lower balljoint covers split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Feb 2006 188,679 miles

front number plate cracked,but still readable

Fail 14 Feb 2006 188,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked,but still readable

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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G890 BDU is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G890 BDU, 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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What year was G890 BDU registered?

G890 BDU is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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