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P355 KUD

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 KUD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 124,616 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 116,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 116,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,980 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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P355 KUD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P355 KUD, 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 P355 KUD registered?

P355 KUD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P355 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 KUD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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