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R759 LTD

1997 BMW 7 Series

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 LTD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,165 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 125,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 125,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 125,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 123,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 119,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 112,000 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,500 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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R759 LTD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R759 LTD, 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 R759 LTD registered?

R759 LTD is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R759 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 LTD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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