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R419 RNP

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,303 mi
Last recorded183,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 RNP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 183,303 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f trye wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 16 Jan 2009 183,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f trye wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 6 Dec 2007 183,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 6 Dec 2007 183,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long parking brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2006 161,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 161,838 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R419 RNP is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R419 RNP, 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 R419 RNP registered?

R419 RNP is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R419 RNP safe to buy?

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