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J545 JAP

1992 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,243 mi
Last recorded134,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 JAP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 134,243 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn intermittant

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

One chassis brake pipe corroding

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 134,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn intermittant

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

One chassis brake pipe corroding

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 130,196 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 130,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 124,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 117,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 117,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre screws in tread

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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J545 JAP is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J545 JAP, 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 J545 JAP registered?

J545 JAP is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 June 1992.

Is J545 JAP safe to buy?

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