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J365 DCA

1991 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,028 mi
Last recorded218,028 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ365 DCA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 218,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 217,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Fail 3 Jun 2008 217,517 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Pass 26 May 2007 21,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 21,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 213,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 213,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded on inside face

middle and rear section of exhaust corroded

n/s/f jacking point corroded excessively

n/s/f steel brake pipe under wheel arch corroded

o/s @ n/s outer sills have plastic covers fitted over sills ,can not check sill condition

rear view missing

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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J365 DCA is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J365 DCA, 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 J365 DCA registered?

J365 DCA is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J365 DCA safe to buy?

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