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H401 XGC

1991 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,995 mi
Last recorded79,995 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 XGC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,835 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,021 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 61,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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H401 XGC is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H401 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H401 XGC registered?

H401 XGC is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H401 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 XGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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