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P838 KKR

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 KKR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 109,919 miles

wheel studs/nuts not checked, covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 106,296 miles

Condition of offside door mirror

Corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P838 KKR is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green 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 P838 KKR, 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 P838 KKR registered?

P838 KKR is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P838 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 KKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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