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H688 AWV

1991 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,864 mi
Last recorded181,864 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 AWV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 181,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 18,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 174,980 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 169,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 161,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 152,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 146,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 146,950 miles

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

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)

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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H688 AWV is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H688 AWV, 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 H688 AWV registered?

H688 AWV is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H688 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H688 AWV shows 8 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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