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D3 NHL

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NHL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 121,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,877 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,863 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

parking brake warning light stays on when parking brake released

Fail 9 Jun 2011 118,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

parking brake warning light stays on when parking brake released

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 117,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 115,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 115,971 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 114,014 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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D3 NHL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D3 NHL, 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.

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What year was D3 NHL registered?

D3 NHL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is D3 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 NHL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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