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H188 JLB

1991 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,087 mi
Last recorded113,087 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 JLB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,236 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,244 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,750 miles

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE GEARBOX AREA

Fail 12 Dec 2007 105,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE GEARBOX AREA

Pass 12 Dec 2006 103,331 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 103,308 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 101,204 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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H188 JLB is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 150,749 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 H188 JLB, 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 35 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 H188 JLB registered?

H188 JLB is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H188 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H188 JLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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