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P927 YGG

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

264,008 mi
Last recorded264,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 YGG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 264,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded.

both sills corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 256,666 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 256,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 250,063 miles

Offside Rear o/s rearsuspension bush slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

brake pipes coated in underseal

middle exhaust clamp corroded

o/s front tyre side wall cut

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 242,554 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 233,453 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 233,426 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 226,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 217,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 209,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 200,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 190,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 177,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 177,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 167,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 158,169 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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P927 YGG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P927 YGG, 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.

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P927 YGG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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