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E704 MWP

1988 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 MWP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

digital display not working unable to read milage

nearside and offside front tyres tread feathering

nearside and offside rear drop link bushes slightly perished

offside front tyre has cut in side wall

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2006

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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E704 MWP is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E704 MWP, 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 E704 MWP registered?

E704 MWP is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E704 MWP safe to buy?

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