1997 BMW 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · P499 HJB
1997 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 198,448 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P499 HJB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 198,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P499 HJB MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 7 Series (P499 HJB) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P499 HJB Mileage History
- 13/04/2022184,716 mi
- 15/03/2024186,149 mi+1,433 mi
- 18/03/2025190,499 mi+4,350 mi
- 20/04/2026198,448 mi+7,949 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Fuel Tank LeakSerious
The pressed-steel saddle fuel tank develops rust along the crimped centre seam and around the upper breather pipes due to trapped road grime. Remedying requires dropping the exhaust, propshaft, and rear subframe.
- EDC Suspension LeaksSerious
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) active shock absorbers leak hydraulic damping oil past internal shaft seals. Replacement OEM dampers cost upwards of £800 each, prompting many UK owners to fit standard Sachs dampers.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Like the E39, the M52, M60, and M62 cooling systems suffer from brittle plastic radiator necks that snap under pressure, weeping water pump bearings, and cracked expansion tanks.
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