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H533 KAR

1991 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,186 mi
Last recorded179,186 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH533 KAR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 179,186 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 179,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

offside outer sill has slight corosion to jacking points

steering idle arm has slight play

steering intermediate drop arm has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2013 178,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering drop arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2012 175,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 171,991 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 171,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 169,773 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 169,773 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 166,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 159,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly 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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H533 KAR is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H533 KAR, 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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H533 KAR is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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