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E570 JLN

1988 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,584 mi
Last recorded157,584 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE570 JLN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 157,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 152,057 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 151,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 148,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 148,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 141,736 miles

mileage illumination not working/ hard to read mileage

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

oil leak

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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E570 JLN is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E570 JLN, 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 E570 JLN registered?

E570 JLN is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E570 JLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E570 JLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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