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J230 MLB

1992 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 MLB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2008 129,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

front and rear chassis showing corrosion

fuel tank/pipes corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

oil leak around engine

oil leak at rear diff

rear brake discs showing corrosion

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

slight crackes in all suspension bushes

slight dampness around nearside front strut

Pass 7 Mar 2008 129,942 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

front and rear chassis showing corrosion

fuel tank/pipes corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

oil leak around engine

oil leak at rear diff

rear brake discs showing corrosion

slight corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

slight crackes in all suspension bushes

slight dampness around nearside front strut

Pass 2 Mar 2007 123,236 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2007 123,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 119,871 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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J230 MLB is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc 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 J230 MLB, 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 J230 MLB registered?

J230 MLB is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J230 MLB safe to buy?

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