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D548 GAV

1987 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,793 mi
Last recorded163,793 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 GAV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 163,793 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 146,967 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 124,454 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 124,454 miles

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

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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D548 GAV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D548 GAV, 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.

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D548 GAV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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