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P996 HRX

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 HRX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 156,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 140,272 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored.

Rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Slight oil/power steering leaks.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 140,272 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored.

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear exhaust heat shields loose.

Slight oil/power steering leaks.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2009

All brake discs worn and scored.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front lower frontmost suspension arm ball joint worn,close to failure.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 28 Apr 2009

All brake discs worn and scored.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front lower frontmost suspension arm ball joint worn,close to failure.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 106,869 miles

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

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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P996 HRX is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P996 HRX, 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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What year was P996 HRX registered?

P996 HRX is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P996 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 HRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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