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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1992

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mot history
Pass percent:58.33%
(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 1992 passes without issue)
Based on:3,705 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded330
Headlamp aim out of alignment306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|168
Registration plate issues98
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort89
Registration plate lamp issues83
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|70
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|64
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|64
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|56
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle42
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|39
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened37
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|36
Brake hose excessively deteriorated35
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|35
Horn not working |1.6.2a|33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|33
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|33
Windscreen has damage33
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|32
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|32
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|31
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|29
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|28
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|28
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|26
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|23
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|23
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|22
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|22
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|21
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|20
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|20
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|20
Emissions not tested |7.0|19
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|19
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|18
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|17
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|16
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|14
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|13
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|12
Rear brake binding12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|9
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|9
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|8
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure8
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|8
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|7
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|7
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|6
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Front brake excessively fluctuating5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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