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BLN 717T

1978 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,543 mi
Last recorded72,543 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 717T
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on o/s inner wing

Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightly corrosion under front panel

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,796 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,554 miles

brake pedal to master cylinder damp

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

front & rear tyres poor condition tread splitting

Fail 23 Feb 2018 71,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end lock split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking by fuel pump & filter (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal to master cylinder damp

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

front & rear tyres poor condition tread splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,751 miles

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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BLN 717T is a 1978 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BLN 717T, 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 48 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLN 717T registered?

BLN 717T is a 1978 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 August 1978.

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The MOT history for BLN 717T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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