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J348 AYC

1991 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 AYC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 165,684 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 165,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 163,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 160,304 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 160,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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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J348 AYC is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J348 AYC, 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.

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What year was J348 AYC registered?

J348 AYC is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J348 AYC safe to buy?

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