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E963 SRJ

1987 BMW 7 Series

Multi-colour Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,471 mi
Last recorded176,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 7 Series135,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 SRJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 176,471 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Cut in tread nearside rear tyre. not to cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 176,471 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Cut in tread nearside rear tyre, not to cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 174,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 170,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 167,273 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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E963 SRJ is a 1987 BMW 7 Series in Multi-colour with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E963 SRJ, 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 E963 SRJ registered?

E963 SRJ is a 1987 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E963 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E963 SRJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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