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J238 BJN

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,278 mi
Last recorded141,278 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 BJN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 141,278 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2008 141,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 139,362 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 139,320 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint referred to is centre rod o/s joint as shown to owner.Steering box also requires adjustment but will pass test.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 135,506 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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J238 BJN is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 144,634 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 J238 BJN, 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 34 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J238 BJN registered?

J238 BJN is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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