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R113 ARD

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,742 mi
Last recorded143,742 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 ARD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 143,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 143,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 143,699 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 140,026 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 115,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,360 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,730 miles

Offside Front window inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front window inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,647 miles

gearbox sump heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 98,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe not connected to jet (8.2.3)

gearbox sump heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,653 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 95,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor pan corroded slightly

front and rear alloy wheels corrosion

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

gearbox oil sump corroded slightly

offside front tyre wearing low

rear fuel pipes to tank corroded slightly

under vechicle conponents slight corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,705 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor pan corroded slightly

front and rear alloy wheels corrosion

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

gearbox oil sump corroded slightly

offside front tyre wearing low

rear fuel pipes to tank corroded slightly

under vechicle conponents slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 89,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

air bag warning light on

offside front track rod arm ball joint gaiter split slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 73,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 73,888 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 62,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 59,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2009 59,719 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2008 57,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,770 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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R113 ARD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R113 ARD, 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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R113 ARD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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