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J389 NLL

1992 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 NLL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 164,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 164,598 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 162,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 162,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside handbrake has a low effort

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 158,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 158,989 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 155,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

refit n/s/f brake hose

Pass 22 Feb 2008 153,088 miles

Nearside rear handbrake performance significantly less than offside

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2008 153,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear handbrake performance significantly less than offside

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 152,008 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 152,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J389 NLL is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J389 NLL, 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 J389 NLL registered?

J389 NLL is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J389 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J389 NLL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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