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J477 CFU

1991 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,606 mi
Last recorded109,606 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 7 Series150,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 CFU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 109,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 11 May 2009 109,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link boot split

side sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 30 May 2008 101,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 May 2008 111,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 96,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

outer sills plastic covers fitted unable to inspect.

Pass 10 May 2006 95,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 95,359 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in 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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J477 CFU is a 1991 BMW 7 Series in Black 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 J477 CFU, 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 J477 CFU registered?

J477 CFU is a 1991 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J477 CFU safe to buy?

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