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J33 MJG

1992 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,075 mi
Last recorded154,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MJG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 154,075 miles

front brake discs worn and pads worn thin

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2008 153,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs worn and pads worn thin

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2007 150,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rattle from nearside front area

steering idler bush small amount of wear

Pass 17 Jun 2006 143,070 miles

both front thrust arm inner bushes slight movement

both front tyres close to mot limits on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping

oil leak

plastic sill covers

Fail 10 Jun 2006 142,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

both front thrust arm inner bushes slight movement

both front tyres close to mot limits on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside front shock absorber slightly weeping

oil leak

plastic sill covers

Pass 15 Jun 2005 133,082 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 133,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J33 MJG is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J33 MJG, 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 J33 MJG registered?

J33 MJG is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J33 MJG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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