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P267 PPO

1997 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

281,538 mi
Last recorded281,538 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 PPO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 281,538 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All brake discs are corroded.

All brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.Some pipes are hiddeen so a full inspection is not possible. Cleaning, further inspection and protection recommended.

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

Fuel tank is corroded.

Nearside front tyre is cracking.

Parking brake warning lamp stays on.

Rear sills are corrodede but not fully visible to to fitted covers.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 281,501 miles

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front discs corroded

o/s/r door not opening

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 281,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front discs corroded

o/s/r door not opening

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 281,496 miles

o/s rear door not opening

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

metal suspension pipes corroded

slight condensation both headlights

Fail 9 Dec 2008 281,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

metal suspension pipes corroded

o/s rear door not opening

slight condensation both headlights

Pass 6 Nov 2007 280,432 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 280,430 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded. Unable to open O/S/R door.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 272,764 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/front light condensated still has pattern

surface rust on rear suspension pipes.

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
Full BMW 7 Series reliability report

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P267 PPO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P267 PPO, 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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P267 PPO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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