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P123 JBL

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 JBL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,860 miles

Offside sill surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2017 114,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside sill surface corrosion

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 112,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,650 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 101,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,638 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

inner faces of both front brake discs deteriorating

sill and underguards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,860 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under body panels fitted restricting inspection of some items.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 91,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic guards fitted to underside and sills not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,115 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,292 miles

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

slight knock from osf wheel

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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P123 JBL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P123 JBL, 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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P123 JBL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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