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E217 FDP

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 FDP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2006 92,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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E217 FDP is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E217 FDP, 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 E217 FDP registered?

E217 FDP is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E217 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E217 FDP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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