MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.
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R262 BWW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R262 BWW, 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 R262 BWW registered?
R262 BWW is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R262 BWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R262 BWW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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