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E924 HCD

1987 BMW 7 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE924 HCD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 125,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE FERRULS RUSTY, OSR STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ON SURFACE, REAR AXLE TIE BUSHES GAITERS SPLIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 125,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE FERRULS RUSTY, OSR STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED ON SURFACE, REAR AXLE TIE BUSHES GAITERS SPLIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 125,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 118,246 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 118,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 104,469 miles

advisorys same as original test

Fail 12 Dec 2006 104,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E924 HCD is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,086 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 E924 HCD, 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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E924 HCD is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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