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M979 OHH

1994 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 OHH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2009 112,793 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,827 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 110,827 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,521 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2007 107,521 miles

Inner Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 105,897 miles

Advise condition of fuel pipes

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 105,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise condition of fuel pipes

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M979 OHH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M979 OHH, 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 M979 OHH registered?

M979 OHH is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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