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J109 CRM

1991 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 CRM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,619 miles

Slight play steeing.

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

Rear tyre walls cracking.

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

Pass 21 May 2011 84,891 miles

both front lower track control arm bushes getting worn

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

engine oil leak

fuel pipes getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside rear strut getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Fail 10 May 2011 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front lower track control arm bushes getting worn

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

fuel pipes getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside rear strut getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering idlers and reaction balljoints

Pass 8 May 2010 81,447 miles

Brake pipes to both rear brake flexs getting corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel pipes getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes getting perished.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear setion of exhaust getting corroded.

Pass 9 May 2009 77,941 miles

Both sill to floors getting corroded.

Brake fluid getting discoloured.

Brake pipes to both rear flexs getting corroded.

Exhaust back box getting corroded.

Front flexs getting perished.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Off side handbrake getting lazy.

Oil leak.

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes getting worn.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Some play steering box.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 10 May 2008 73,612 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

front track control arm rear bushes getting worn

rear anti roll bar links getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 68,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,993 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

front flexes getting perished

front track control arm rear bushes getting worn

fuel pipes getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroded

some play steering idler gears and steering balljoints

Pass 10 May 2006 64,345 miles

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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J109 CRM is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J109 CRM, 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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J109 CRM is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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