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D735 SAM

1987 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

278,017 mi
Last recorded278,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD735 SAM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 278,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 278,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 263,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 263,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 249,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 249,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2006 239,945 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 239,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

knock from nearside front suspension

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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D735 SAM is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D735 SAM, 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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What year was D735 SAM registered?

D735 SAM is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D735 SAM safe to buy?

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