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J202 SWL

1992 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,569 mi
Last recorded159,569 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 SWL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 159,569 miles

oil leaks===osr pitman arm bushe worn===both centre exhaust mounts broken===both front tyres wearing low===outer sills not checked side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 152,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 152,193 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 144,490 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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J202 SWL is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J202 SWL, 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 J202 SWL registered?

J202 SWL is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J202 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J202 SWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J202 SWL have outstanding finance?

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