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H215 NEY

1990 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,615 mi
Last recorded193,615 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 NEY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 193,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 189,063 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 189,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 184,731 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 184,730 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 175,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 175,864 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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H215 NEY is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H215 NEY, 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 H215 NEY registered?

H215 NEY is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H215 NEY safe to buy?

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