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H170 SUM

1990 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

198,047 mi
Last recorded198,047 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 SUM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2007 198,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 191,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 191,167 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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H170 SUM is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H170 SUM, 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 H170 SUM registered?

H170 SUM is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H170 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H170 SUM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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