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J231 ATO

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 ATO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 133,436 miles

rear brake discs corroded. all fuel pipes corroded. exhaust rubbers perished. rear anti roll bar rubbers perished. corrosion on offside rear outer sill. brake lining warning lamp on

wear detected in offside and nearside inner track rod ends.

Fail 6 May 2011 133,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded. all fuel pipes corroded. exhaust rubbers perished. rear anti roll bar rubbers perished. corrosion on offside rear outer sill. brake lining warning lamp on

wear detected in offside and nearside inner track rod ends.

Pass 12 May 2010 131,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 131,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s parking brake poor

2 rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust very badly deteriorated and blowing slightly

loud creeking noise from steering on lock to lock

o/s front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

outer sills not tested for corrosion due to sill covers

Pass 17 Jun 2008 130,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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J231 ATO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,430cc 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 J231 ATO, 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 J231 ATO registered?

J231 ATO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J231 ATO safe to buy?

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