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E226 XRH

1987 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,750 mi
Last recorded133,750 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 XRH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 133,750 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin heavy corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 133,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box outer skin heavy 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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E226 XRH is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E226 XRH, 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 E226 XRH registered?

E226 XRH is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E226 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 XRH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E226 XRH have outstanding finance?

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