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R109 OMF

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,375 mi
Last recorded218,375 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 OMF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 218,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 203,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 175,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 161,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 153,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 153,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 129,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine Rattles

Stonechip In Windsrceen

Wipers Poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,954 miles

All Brakes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Back Plate Catches Slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,954 miles

All Brakes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Back Plate Catches Slightly

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 118,007 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 118,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,611 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 101,609 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank damp from fuel

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R109 OMF is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R109 OMF, 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 R109 OMF registered?

R109 OMF is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R109 OMF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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