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T157 ORP

1999 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,364 mi
Last recorded173,364 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 ORP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 173,364 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 146,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 111,862 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 111,860 miles

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

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

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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T157 ORP is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 T157 ORP, 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 27 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 T157 ORP registered?

T157 ORP is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T157 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 ORP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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