MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pedal creeps slightly under pressure
handbrake cable at nearside rear loose in bracket and rubbing through outer casing
power steering pipes at reservoir damp
slight rubbing at both rear wheels when wheels turning
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P160 JSL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P160 JSL, 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 P160 JSL registered?
P160 JSL is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 May 1997.
Is P160 JSL safe to buy?
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