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R280 KMR

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,291 mi
Last recorded141,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 KMR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 141,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 133,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 133,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 127,876 miles

MOVEMENT IN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

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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R280 KMR is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R280 KMR, 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 R280 KMR registered?

R280 KMR is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R280 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 KMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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