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RAY 556R

1978 BMW 7 Series

White Petrol 3295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 556R
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,004 miles

vehicle heavy undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,004 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,004 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 124,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe kinked on master cylinder (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,004 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 124,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 124,004 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 124,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both sills corroded at jacking points but not consdered to be structural

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 124,004 miles

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,945 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2006 123,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RAY 556R is a 1978 BMW 7 Series in White with a 3,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RAY 556R, 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 48 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 RAY 556R registered?

RAY 556R is a 1978 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is RAY 556R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAY 556R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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