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G898 THM

1989 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,424 mi
Last recorded163,424 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 7 Series150,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 THM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 163,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 138,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 138,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 154,974 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 154,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 150,127 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 150,125 miles

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

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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G898 THM is a 1989 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G898 THM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G898 THM registered?

G898 THM is a 1989 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G898 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 THM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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