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D98 RVU

1987 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,180 mi
Last recorded146,180 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 RVU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 146,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 146,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D98 RVU is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D98 RVU, 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 D98 RVU registered?

D98 RVU is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D98 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 RVU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D98 RVU have outstanding finance?

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