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H231 ECW

1991 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 ECW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 105,139 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 105,132 miles

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

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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H231 ECW is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H231 ECW, 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 H231 ECW registered?

H231 ECW is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H231 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H231 ECW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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