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J796 UKV

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,719 mi
Last recorded78,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 UKV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 78,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,896 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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J796 UKV is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J796 UKV, 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 J796 UKV registered?

J796 UKV is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J796 UKV safe to buy?

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