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R235 JFA

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,409 mi
Last recorded155,409 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 JFA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 155,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 146,341 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 146,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 149,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 149,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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R235 JFA is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R235 JFA, 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 R235 JFA registered?

R235 JFA is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R235 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 JFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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