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H438 JPF

1990 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

179,534 mi
Last recorded179,534 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 JPF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2007 179,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 170,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 170,120 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

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

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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H438 JPF is a 1990 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 33.3%.

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 H438 JPF, 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 H438 JPF registered?

H438 JPF is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H438 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 JPF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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