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P6 ADW

1997 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 ADW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 104,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars in the centre of the tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 104,104 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars in the centre of the tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 93,889 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 93,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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P6 ADW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P6 ADW, 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 P6 ADW registered?

P6 ADW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P6 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 ADW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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