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J494 BNU

1992 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,645 mi
Last recorded138,645 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 BNU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2007 138,645 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 132,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 128,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J494 BNU is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J494 BNU, 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 J494 BNU registered?

J494 BNU is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J494 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 BNU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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