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BOE 488T

1979 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOE 488T
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 120,354 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

varrious areas of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,354 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 119,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 117,971 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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BOE 488T is a 1979 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOE 488T, 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 47 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BOE 488T is a 1979 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 April 1979.

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