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K358 XJB

1993 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,782 mi
Last recorded236,782 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 XJB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 236,782 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 236,756 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

possible fluid leak from brake master cylinder

Pass 7 Dec 2007 230,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 230,972 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 229,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K358 XJB is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 K358 XJB, 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 33 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K358 XJB registered?

K358 XJB is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K358 XJB safe to buy?

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