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J199 DWW

1992 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,935 mi
Last recorded145,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 DWW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 145,935 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 145,935 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 142,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 142,669 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 140,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 140,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J199 DWW is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J199 DWW, 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 J199 DWW registered?

J199 DWW is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J199 DWW safe to buy?

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