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R224 LPG

1997 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,033 mi
Last recorded179,033 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 LPG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 179,033 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 179,032 miles

both front tyres worn edges and perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Dec 2020 179,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 177,139 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 169,987 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside front tyre worn edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,366 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 156,957 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges cuts in tread

long travel park brake

Pass 9 Jan 2015 152,830 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

slight play both rear top hub bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2013

front pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2012 146,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2011
Pass 5 May 2010 146,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 144,909 miles

both rear tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 26 Jan 2009 144,765 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s & o/s rear top hub bushes have slight play

rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 140,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 135,753 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 135,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking brake effort low

small amount of wear to steering & suspension joints

Fail 7 Feb 2007 135,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R224 LPG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R224 LPG, 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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R224 LPG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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