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L877 MJB

1993 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,544 mi
Last recorded98,544 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL877 MJB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 98,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,383 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bush worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 98,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 98,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle and in cluster nearside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear seat belts not tested.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 291,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 291,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 288,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 286,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 282,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 278,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 272,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 269,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 261,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 255,310 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 255,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link

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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L877 MJB is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L877 MJB, 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 L877 MJB registered?

L877 MJB is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L877 MJB safe to buy?

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