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E897 VVP

1987 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,042 mi
Last recorded9,042 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 VVP
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 9,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 9,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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E897 VVP is a 1987 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E897 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E897 VVP registered?

E897 VVP is a 1987 BMW 750, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E897 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E897 VVP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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