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A16 PGS

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,159 mi
Last recorded168,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PGS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 168,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 163,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 163,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 158,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 158,353 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A16 PGS is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 148,620 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 A16 PGS, 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 38 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 A16 PGS registered?

A16 PGS is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is A16 PGS safe to buy?

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