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R302 VCF

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,909 mi
Last recorded167,909 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 VCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 167,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 155,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 155,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

dampness at fuel tank

exhaust knocking at centre mount

knock from centre of car

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 126,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 126,525 miles

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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R302 VCF 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 80%.

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 R302 VCF, 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 R302 VCF registered?

R302 VCF is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R302 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 VCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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