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H848 ARB

1991 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,074 mi
Last recorded51,074 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 ARB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,074 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,735 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 44,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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H848 ARB is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H848 ARB, 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 H848 ARB registered?

H848 ARB is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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