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J256 LDS

1992 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

192,268 mi
Last recorded192,268 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 LDS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2007 192,268 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 190,052 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 190,052 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 190,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise emissions not checked du to exhaust condition

oil leak

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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J256 LDS is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 J256 LDS, 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 J256 LDS registered?

J256 LDS is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J256 LDS safe to buy?

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