MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front under body plastic covered
high level stop lamp inoperative
nearside headlamp glass damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front under body plastic covered
high level stop lamp inoperative
nearside headlamp glass damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlamp glass damaged
underbody plastic covered
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside headlamp glass damaged
underbody plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front track control arm ball joint gaiters leaking grease
both under sills and partial underbody plastic covered
windscreen damaged zone B
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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P278 AFG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P278 AFG, 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 P278 AFG registered?
P278 AFG is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P278 AFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 AFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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