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H212 SSO

1990 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 SSO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 143,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 136,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 36,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 128,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 125,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 122,316 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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H212 SSO is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H212 SSO, 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 H212 SSO registered?

H212 SSO is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H212 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 SSO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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