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D690 HOW

1987 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 HOW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 116,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 114,331 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 114,285 miles

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

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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D690 HOW is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D690 HOW, 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 D690 HOW registered?

D690 HOW is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D690 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D690 HOW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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