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E510 SRL

1988 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,321 mi
Last recorded105,321 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 SRL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,056 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 93,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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E510 SRL is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E510 SRL, 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 E510 SRL registered?

E510 SRL is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E510 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E510 SRL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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