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E896 WCY

1988 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,324 mi
Last recorded125,324 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 7 Series148,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 WCY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2008 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

headlamps on high limit

Pass 30 Mar 2006 121,341 miles

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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E896 WCY is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E896 WCY, 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 E896 WCY registered?

E896 WCY is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E896 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E896 WCY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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