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YAZ 8940

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 8940
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,283 miles

Both front & o/s rear tyre has slight cracking/ perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2026 56,283 miles

Both front & o/s rear tyre has slight cracking/ perishing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 2 May 2025 56,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Over heated, hole in radiator. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear dirt cover corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dog bone mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dog bone mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear dirt cover corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear between clamp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

both rear inner brake discs rusting

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,932 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear rear suspension arms , rubber boots deteriorated o/s and n/s

rear suspension mounting frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear rear suspension arms , rubber boots deteriorated o/s and n/s

rear suspension mounting frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,656 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,135 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 94,488 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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YAZ 8940 is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YAZ 8940, 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.

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What year was YAZ 8940 registered?

YAZ 8940 is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is YAZ 8940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 8940 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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