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Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner ball-joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower and upper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
All four tyres are wearing uneven.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine running rough and misfiring and catalyst units glowing red hot [fire risk]
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine running rough and misfiring and catalyst units glowing red hot [fire risk]
both front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.
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R221 NPB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 R221 NPB, 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 R221 NPB registered?
R221 NPB is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R221 NPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R221 NPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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