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E887 AKK

1988 BMW 7 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,033 mi
Last recorded157,033 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE887 AKK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 157,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2008 153,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 159,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 159,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 146,398 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 146,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E887 AKK is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Turquoise with a 2,986cc 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 E887 AKK, 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 E887 AKK registered?

E887 AKK is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E887 AKK safe to buy?

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