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J158 HMY

1991 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,064 mi
Last recorded210,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 HMY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2008 210,064 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 204,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 191,596 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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J158 HMY is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J158 HMY, 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 J158 HMY registered?

J158 HMY is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J158 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J158 HMY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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