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P129 AKS

1997 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,590 mi
Last recorded159,590 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 AKS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 159,590 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 159,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 157,207 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 157,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 151,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 136,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering box.

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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P129 AKS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P129 AKS, 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 P129 AKS registered?

P129 AKS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P129 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 AKS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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