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J741 DPW

1992 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 DPW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 163,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 162,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 159,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 156,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 150,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 141,390 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 141,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 167,508 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 131,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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J741 DPW is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J741 DPW, 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

How do I check the history of J741 DPW?

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What year was J741 DPW registered?

J741 DPW is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J741 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J741 DPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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