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L187 CKE

1993 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,590 mi
Last recorded185,590 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 BMW 7 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 CKE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 185,590 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 185,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 178,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L187 CKE is a 1993 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 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 L187 CKE, 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 33 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 L187 CKE registered?

L187 CKE is a 1993 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L187 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L187 CKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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