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DYL 878V

1979 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYL 878V
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,563 miles

o/s/f strut damp

steering coupling worn

Fail 29 Jul 2008 124,563 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

o/s/f strut damp

steering coupling worn

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 107,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 107,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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DYL 878V is a 1979 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYL 878V, 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 47 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYL 878V?

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What year was DYL 878V registered?

DYL 878V is a 1979 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is DYL 878V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYL 878V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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