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P629 ESO

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,738 mi
Last recorded142,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 ESO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 142,738 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blade nearside

Fail 19 Jun 2008 142,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blade nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2007 137,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P629 ESO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P629 ESO, 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 P629 ESO registered?

P629 ESO is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P629 ESO safe to buy?

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