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K840 OLX

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,338 mi
Last recorded172,338 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 OLX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 172,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper poor

steering arm's slight play

Fail 6 May 2009 172,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 170,445 miles

Chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Rear suspension mounting bushes perishing

Steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Stop light circuit suspect

Fail 13 May 2008 170,438 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Rear suspension mounting bushes perishing

Steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Stop light circuit suspect

Pass 14 Apr 2007 168,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to fuel lines † †rear anti roll bar link bushes in poor condtion

dampness around brake servo † †centre exhaust rubber one of the two missing † †dampness to n/s/f ando/s/r shock † †o/s seat belt slight frayed † †plastic seal covers fitted † †centre and rear exhaust in poor condtion † †corrosion to metal brake pipe

steering idler bush slight play † †oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2006 162,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 162,272 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low

engine and gearbox oil leaks

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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K840 OLX is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K840 OLX, 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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K840 OLX is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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