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J353 HGH

1992 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,818 mi
Last recorded158,818 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 HGH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 158,818 miles

fuel tank strap missing but still secure

wiper motor noisey

Fail 4 Apr 2011 153,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 152,536 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 152,534 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes frony to rear excessivly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 149,648 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 146,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 143,514 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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J353 HGH is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J353 HGH, 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 J353 HGH registered?

J353 HGH is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J353 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J353 HGH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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