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D11 KAF

1988 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,171 mi
Last recorded165,171 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 KAF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 165,171 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 164,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 164,884 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 164,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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D11 KAF is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,430cc 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 D11 KAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D11 KAF registered?

D11 KAF is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D11 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 KAF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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