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B15 AKO

1987 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,255 mi
Last recorded91,255 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 AKO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 90,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 89,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,027 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 88,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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B15 AKO is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,086 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 B15 AKO, 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 39 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 B15 AKO?

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What year was B15 AKO registered?

B15 AKO is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B15 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 AKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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