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D480 GYV

1987 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,675 mi
Last recorded105,675 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 GYV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,675 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 105,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear doors unable to open

Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear brake hose furrels corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 101,045 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 86,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r tyres perrished

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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D480 GYV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D480 GYV, 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

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What year was D480 GYV registered?

D480 GYV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D480 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 GYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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