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H489 WAH

1991 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 WAH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 148,632 miles

underside of vehicle corroded onm various places but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 143,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 137,197 miles

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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H489 WAH is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H489 WAH, 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 H489 WAH registered?

H489 WAH is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H489 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H489 WAH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H489 WAH have outstanding finance?

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