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E797 MAE

1988 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 MAE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2007 152,873 miles

Oil leak

front number plate water ingress

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2006 151,418 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2005 148,394 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2005 148,394 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

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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E797 MAE is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E797 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E797 MAE registered?

E797 MAE is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E797 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E797 MAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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