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E391 NOT

1988 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,317 mi
Last recorded141,317 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 NOT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 141,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 141,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,418 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 129,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

some corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

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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E391 NOT is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Green 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 E391 NOT, 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 E391 NOT registered?

E391 NOT is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E391 NOT safe to buy?

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