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H871 GLA

1990 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,480 mi
Last recorded158,480 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 GLA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2007 158,480 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2005 154,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 154,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H871 GLA is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc 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 H871 GLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H871 GLA registered?

H871 GLA is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is H871 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H871 GLA 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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