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ICZ 3859

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,107 mi
Last recorded129,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 3859
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,107 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Apr 2009 129,086 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 119,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 118,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2007 117,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 112,908 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tyre cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2007 112,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tyre cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2006 104,053 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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ICZ 3859 is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ICZ 3859, 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 ICZ 3859 registered?

ICZ 3859 is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ICZ 3859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ICZ 3859 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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