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R508 CGH

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 CGH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 82,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 135,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 121,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 121,179 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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R508 CGH is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R508 CGH, 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 R508 CGH registered?

R508 CGH is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R508 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 CGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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