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E310 KBV

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,069 mi
Last recorded190,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 KBV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 190,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 190,069 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 184,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 179,647 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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E310 KBV is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E310 KBV, 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 E310 KBV registered?

E310 KBV is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E310 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E310 KBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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