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P556 HJB

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 HJB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 129,569 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 129,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 115,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 103,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 95,059 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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P556 HJB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P556 HJB, 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 P556 HJB registered?

P556 HJB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P556 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 HJB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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