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J218 HCN

1991 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,788 mi
Last recorded111,788 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 HCN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,788 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2006 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate cracked

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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J218 HCN is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J218 HCN, 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 J218 HCN registered?

J218 HCN is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J218 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 HCN shows 3 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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