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E860 KYX

1987 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE860 KYX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010

advise brake resovoir and pipes are coated in oil

advise heavy oil leaks

advise n/s/f tyre heavily perished

advise n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit 1.6

advise no milleage displayed

advise slight play n/s/f inner steering arm has play advise replace

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,504 miles

engine and gear box oil leak

front lower arm ball joint rubbers split

near side rear tyre on legal limit

off side front anti roll bar link rubber split

off side rear pad wearing low

oil over brake pipes

rear discs rusty

rear sub frame bushes perishing and starting to lift

slight play near side front steering idler

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine and gear box oil leak

front lower arm ball joint rubbers split

near side rear tyre on legal limit

off side front anti roll bar link rubber split

off side rear pad wearing low

oil over brake pipes

rear discs rusty

rear sub frame bushes perishing and starting to lift

slight play near side front steering idler

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,504 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 70,504 miles

front tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2006 70,504 miles

engine oil leak

play in steering joints

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

rear arm mounting bushes perished

rear axel mounting bushes worn and spliting

rear lower arm ball joint grease gaitor split

sill covers fitted

slight play in lower ball joints

underside of vehicle oily

Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,504 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both bottom arm rubbers split

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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E860 KYX is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,086 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E860 KYX, 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 E860 KYX registered?

E860 KYX is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E860 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E860 KYX shows 9 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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