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H989 GBP

1991 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,387 mi
Last recorded184,387 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 GBP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 184,387 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 184,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2007 118,398 miles

rubbers worn exhaust

slight play in steering box

slight play nsf ball joint

Fail 10 May 2006 172,666 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 172,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 167,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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H989 GBP is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H989 GBP, 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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H989 GBP is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is H989 GBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 GBP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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