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P74 DPH

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 DPH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2015 131,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 130,308 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 128,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 127,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,440 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 125,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 123,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2006 120,692 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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P74 DPH is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P74 DPH, 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 P74 DPH registered?

P74 DPH is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P74 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 DPH shows 8 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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