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E291 HRD

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE291 HRD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,642 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 99,646 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,137 miles

front no plat crack .

Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,511 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner boot floor rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,265 miles

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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E291 HRD is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E291 HRD, 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 E291 HRD registered?

E291 HRD is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E291 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E291 HRD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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