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P562 XHB

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,422 mi
Last recorded160,422 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 XHB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 160,422 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 160,346 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished and offside close to 1.6

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 156,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 156,328 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 151,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 147,270 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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P562 XHB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P562 XHB, 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 P562 XHB registered?

P562 XHB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P562 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P562 XHB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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