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J462 RJO

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 RJO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 147,400 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 147,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 142,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 137,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J462 RJO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J462 RJO, 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 J462 RJO registered?

J462 RJO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J462 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J462 RJO shows 4 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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