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J27 MLT

1992 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,143 mi
Last recorded144,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MLT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,143 miles

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The N/S/F door catch is faulty

Fail 24 Jun 2014 144,141 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The N/S/F door catch is faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2013
Pass 20 Jun 2012 214,184 miles

front to rear fuel lines badly coroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 214,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front to rear fuel lines badly coroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 213,105 miles

front off side drop link boot split

front off side front near side brake pipes corroding

play in steering box

Fail 22 Jun 2011 213,105 miles

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

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

front off side drop link boot split

front off side front near side brake pipes corroding

play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2010 212,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s front anti roll bar top cover not attached

Pass 8 Jun 2009 211,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 211,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 210,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres cuts to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Fail 23 Jun 2008 210,155 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cuts to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 22 Jun 2007 208,869 miles

same as first test.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 208,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

1 rear axel front bushes starting to split.2 front tyres near 1.6 mm limit. 3 surface rust on fuel & brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 206,668 miles

front brake balance close to limit 24%

Fail 19 Jun 2006 206,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

front to rear fuel pipes heavy surface rust

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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J27 MLT is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J27 MLT, 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 J27 MLT registered?

J27 MLT is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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