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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
stone chips on windowscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
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E515 BMV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1987 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,086 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 E515 BMV, 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 39 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 E515 BMV registered?
E515 BMV is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E515 BMV safe to buy?
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