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R608 SVN

1997 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,009 mi
Last recorded172,009 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 SVN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 172,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emmisions took 3 attempts

front and rear number plates water marked

pipes rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 172,002 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emmisions took 3 attempts

front and rear number plates water marked

pipes rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 161,794 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,794 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

airbag lamp on

rear lights and n/s/f indicator painted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 148,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 138,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear lamp units slightly diminished light output due to lens tinting

Pass 28 May 2009 138,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear lamp units slightly diminished light output due to lens tinting

Pass 2 Jun 2008 134,242 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 134,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2007 126,384 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 113,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R608 SVN is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R608 SVN, 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 R608 SVN registered?

R608 SVN is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R608 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 SVN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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