MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P225 JMS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P225 JMS, 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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How do I check the history of P225 JMS?
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What year was P225 JMS registered?
P225 JMS is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P225 JMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P225 JMS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P225 JMS have outstanding finance?
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