MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
emmisions took 3 attempts
front and rear number plates water marked
pipes rusty
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag lamp on
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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