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P157 JMF

1997 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 JMF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 104,932 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

slight play in n/s/r suspension joints

slight play in o/s/r suspension joints

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,915 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 88,760 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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P157 JMF is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P157 JMF, 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 P157 JMF registered?

P157 JMF is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P157 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 JMF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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