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E331 EHK

1988 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,264 mi
Last recorded253,264 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 EHK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2008 253,264 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front both sides anti roll bar link covers deteriorated

oil leak from rear axle

propshaft u.j has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2007 245,180 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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E331 EHK is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E331 EHK, 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 E331 EHK registered?

E331 EHK is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E331 EHK safe to buy?

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