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P321 KJC

1997 BMW 7 Series

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 KJC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 138,294 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 124,678 miles

slight play in n/s/r upper rear track control arm ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2006 124,658 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in n/s/r upper rear track control arm ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2005 111,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 111,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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.

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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P321 KJC is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P321 KJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P321 KJC registered?

P321 KJC is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P321 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 KJC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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