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L442 THC

1993 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,643 mi
Last recorded87,643 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 THC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,797 miles

stone chip in front screen

Fail 14 Nov 2007 81,797 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,105 miles

see last vt 32

Fail 23 Nov 2006 75,105 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,645 miles

slight play in steering

under body cover fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2005 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

slight play in steering

under body cover 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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L442 THC is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L442 THC, 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 L442 THC registered?

L442 THC is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L442 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 THC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L442 THC have outstanding finance?

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