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D918 LEL

1987 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,792 mi
Last recorded172,792 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 LEL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 172,792 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 172,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 161,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 159,669 miles

unable to check outer sill condition plastic oversills fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2005 159,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check outer sill condition plastic oversills fitted

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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D918 LEL is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D918 LEL, 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 D918 LEL registered?

D918 LEL is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D918 LEL safe to buy?

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