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J761 LMR

1992 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 LMR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 142,565 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 142,447 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 132,522 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,253 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 106,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 106,615 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J761 LMR is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 144,634 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 J761 LMR, 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 34 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 J761 LMR registered?

J761 LMR is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 July 1992.

Is J761 LMR safe to buy?

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