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L244 FJO

1993 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,089 mi
Last recorded170,089 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 FJO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 170,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 162,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 162,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 157,043 miles

as before

Fail 24 Jan 2006 157,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes worn low

light warning faults

near side front compliance bush welded in arm

oil leak

rear axle bushs worn

wear in nearside steering idler

Fail 18 Jan 2006 157,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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L244 FJO is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc 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 L244 FJO, 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 L244 FJO registered?

L244 FJO is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L244 FJO safe to buy?

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