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E130 FLO

1987 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 FLO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all rear rubber bushes flexing but not excessive

Fail 5 Jun 2009

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all rear rubber bushes flexing but not excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2008
Fail 13 Jun 2008

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2007

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 120,406 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 120,460 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E130 FLO is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc 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 E130 FLO, 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 E130 FLO registered?

E130 FLO is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E130 FLO safe to buy?

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