1988 Daimler Limousine Auto 4.2L Petrol · B7 BCS
1988 Daimler Limousine Auto (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 85,456 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER LIMOUSINE AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B7 BCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 85,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B7 BCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto (B7 BCS) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
B7 BCS Mileage History
- 25/04/202396,397 mi
- 27/04/202396,397 mi
- 08/07/202496,397 mi
- 01/08/202585,456 mi-10,941 mi
- 01/08/202585,456 mi
Average of roughly -4,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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