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J37 OBA

1991 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 OBA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,799 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 98,799 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2005 97,834 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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J37 OBA is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J37 OBA, 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 J37 OBA registered?

J37 OBA is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 October 1991.

Is J37 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J37 OBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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