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P998 BVJ

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,885 mi
Last recorded118,885 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 BVJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,885 miles

play in o/s/f ball joint

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 106,715 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 96,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 84,563 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 86,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P998 BVJ is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P998 BVJ, 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 P998 BVJ registered?

P998 BVJ is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P998 BVJ safe to buy?

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