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WIW 1888

1992 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,346 mi
Last recorded186,346 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1888
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 186,346 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 186,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006
Pass 11 Jul 2005 180,648 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2005 180,633 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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WIW 1888 is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 144,634 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 WIW 1888, 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 34 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 WIW 1888 registered?

WIW 1888 is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 September 1992.

Is WIW 1888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1888 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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