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E515 BMV

1987 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 BMV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009
Fail 1 Apr 2009

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 100,111 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 159,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chips on windowscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2006 157,803 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 157,774 miles

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

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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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.

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The MOT history for E515 BMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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