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J473 TVU

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

185,142 mi
Last recorded185,142 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 TVU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2008 185,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 171,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 171,386 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 161,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 161,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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J473 TVU is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J473 TVU, 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 J473 TVU registered?

J473 TVU is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J473 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J473 TVU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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