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E819 HLM

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,949 mi
Last recorded104,949 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE819 HLM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,949 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 104,947 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs corroded,ferrules corroding,oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,835 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 104,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E819 HLM is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E819 HLM, 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 E819 HLM registered?

E819 HLM is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E819 HLM safe to buy?

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