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J403 PPT

1991 BMW 7 Series

Blue Lpg 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,333 mi
Last recorded207,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 PPT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 207,333 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 204,984 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 204,971 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 196,434 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 189,228 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 189,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J403 PPT is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J403 PPT, 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 J403 PPT registered?

J403 PPT is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J403 PPT safe to buy?

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