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B5 OPS

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OPS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 110,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 107,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 107,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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B5 OPS is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 144,634 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B5 OPS, 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

How do I check the history of B5 OPS?

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What year was B5 OPS registered?

B5 OPS is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is B5 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OPS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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