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C400 EKM

1986 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,838 mi
Last recorded152,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 7 Series113,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 EKM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 152,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 152,711 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 148,255 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 148,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 140,581 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 140,581 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 140,519 miles

gear box x member iusure o/s

Pass 1 Feb 2006 140,421 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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C400 EKM is a 1986 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,893 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 C400 EKM, 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 40 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 C400 EKM registered?

C400 EKM is a 1986 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C400 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C400 EKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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