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L491 DVM

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,766 mi
Last recorded152,766 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 DVM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 152,766 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 152,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 146,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 146,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 142,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 142,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 139,934 miles

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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L491 DVM is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L491 DVM, 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 L491 DVM registered?

L491 DVM is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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