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D993 KJT

1987 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,897 mi
Last recorded159,897 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD993 KJT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 159,897 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion at front end of offside sill

Pass 9 Dec 2006 154,028 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion at offside front sill

Fail 8 Dec 2006 154,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion at front end of offside sill

Pass 6 Dec 2005 150,235 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 148,412 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion at sill areas

petrol smell noticed at rear but no leak found

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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D993 KJT is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Black 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 D993 KJT, 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 D993 KJT registered?

D993 KJT is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D993 KJT safe to buy?

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