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P54 HMO

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,655 mi
Last recorded159,655 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 HMO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 159,655 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 159,605 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,828 miles

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

advise - all brake and fuel lines are cleaned/greased

advise - all heatsheilds at rear of car are loose

advise - emissions very irratic

advise - offside front tyre worn on outer edge

advise - rear discs are quite rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,134 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP CRACKED

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,901 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 138,901 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 131,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise - condensation in nearside front indicator unit

advise - front brake discs worn and rust needs cleaning from edges of rear discs

advise - power steering fluid on min level

Pass 4 Dec 2006 121,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 114,591 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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P54 HMO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P54 HMO, 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 P54 HMO registered?

P54 HMO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P54 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 HMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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