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L821 DOE

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,950 mi
Last recorded155,950 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 DOE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 155,950 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 146,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 132,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 118,860 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,844 miles

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 94,077 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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L821 DOE is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L821 DOE, 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 L821 DOE registered?

L821 DOE is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 November 1993.

Is L821 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L821 DOE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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