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R756 RDY

1997 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 RDY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,848 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,091 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres close to limit

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,523 miles

advised camber and tracking need checking

advised n sr tyre worn

advised osf tyre worn

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised unabel to see all pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,523 miles

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

advised n sr tyre worn

advised osf tyre worn

advised slight corrosion brake pipes

advised unabel to see all pipes

Pass 22 May 2010 69,921 miles

advised front pads under half worn

advised osr uper suspension arm back slight play

Pass 27 May 2009 63,906 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,458 miles

advised slight corrosion front and rear disc

advised slight play ns ideler

Pass 7 Mar 2007 60,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,268 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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R756 RDY is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R756 RDY, 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 R756 RDY registered?

R756 RDY is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R756 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 RDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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