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D18 SMS

1997 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 SMS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 185,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 184,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm advise change immediatly. front tyres on outer edge wear limit

Pass 26 Feb 2007 179,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 179,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 173,180 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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D18 SMS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 124,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D18 SMS, 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 29 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D18 SMS registered?

D18 SMS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is D18 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 SMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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