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E171 MAS

1988 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3420cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 MAS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,420cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2007 123,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroded in general

fuel lines corroded in general

number plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2007 123,487 miles

brake pipes corroded in general

fuel lines corroded in general

number plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 121,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 121,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes rusty

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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E171 MAS is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,420cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 148,620 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 E171 MAS, 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 38 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E171 MAS registered?

E171 MAS is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E171 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 MAS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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