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K480 DGM

1993 BMW 7 Series

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,706 mi
Last recorded128,706 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 DGM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 128,706 miles

front brakes worn

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension swinging arms bushes weak

Fail 20 Sep 2008 128,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn

fuel pipes rusty

rear suspension swinging arms bushes weak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 128,694 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 125,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 121,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 121,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

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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K480 DGM is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K480 DGM, 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.

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What year was K480 DGM registered?

K480 DGM is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K480 DGM safe to buy?

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