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P550 DBW

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,932 mi
Last recorded75,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 DBW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2009 75,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,322 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low .

Very slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,890 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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P550 DBW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P550 DBW, 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 P550 DBW registered?

P550 DBW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P550 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 DBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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