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P318 LBA

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,560 mi
Last recorded137,560 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 LBA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 137,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 133,039 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 133,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 125,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 118,934 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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P318 LBA is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P318 LBA, 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 P318 LBA registered?

P318 LBA is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P318 LBA safe to buy?

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