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P258 JDP

1997 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 JDP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 154,180 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 151,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 150,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 146,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 138,287 miles

O/s/f steering tie rod bar has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 134,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 23 Oct 2008 134,842 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 2 Oct 2008 134,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 134,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

cut in outer sidewall of offside rear Tyre

outer rim on offside rear road wheel damaged just within limits

Pass 15 Oct 2007 131,188 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 131,188 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

damage to sills

Pass 21 Sep 2006 122,238 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2006 122,237 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2005 117,852 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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P258 JDP is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P258 JDP, 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 P258 JDP registered?

P258 JDP is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P258 JDP safe to buy?

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