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P999 PRU

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 PRU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS ,UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS ,UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017

Both rear lamps damaged and deteriorated.

Brake pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe corroded.

N/S washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear facing track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Apr 2017

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear lamps damaged and deteriorated.

Brake pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe corroded.

N/S washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear facing track control arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion present

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has surface corrosion present

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/S front sill corroded at jacking point.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic under trays fitted, covering some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion present

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has surface corrosion present

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/S front sill corroded at jacking point.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic under trays fitted, covering some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,904 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded.

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

O/S front jacking pad missing.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear/centre fuel pipe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front sill damaged

parking brake foot pedal damper disconnected

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front jacking pad missing.

Fuel tank support straps corroded.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear/centre fuel pipe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front sill damaged

parking brake foot pedal damper disconnected

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front jack pad missing.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,165 miles

Damper disconnected off parking brake pedal.

Jack pad missing O/S front.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,278 miles

Brake discs Rub surfaces corroded.

Jacking pad missing O/S front.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,542 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,000 miles

Dampness evident from around power steering container area

Nearside rear tyre wearing low 3mm tread Offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm tread

Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,932 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 51,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,129 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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P999 PRU is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P999 PRU, 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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P999 PRU is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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