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L688 LJH

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 LJH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,564 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 132,564 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 126,881 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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L688 LJH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,584 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 L688 LJH, 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 32 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 L688 LJH registered?

L688 LJH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L688 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L688 LJH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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