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H426 ELY

1990 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,707 mi
Last recorded214,707 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 ELY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 214,707 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 214,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside door mirror cracked

radiator cooling fan has two blades missing

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2008 201,474 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2006 197,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 194,077 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 194,049 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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H426 ELY is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H426 ELY, 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 H426 ELY registered?

H426 ELY is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H426 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H426 ELY shows 6 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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