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R123 BAX

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BAX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 155,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 148,367 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 148,367 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R123 BAX is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 BAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R123 BAX registered?

R123 BAX is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R123 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 BAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R123 BAX have outstanding finance?

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