1997 BMW 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · P680 PGU
1997 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1997. Recorded mileage 136,238 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P680 PGU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/01/2023
- 136,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P680 PGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 7 Series (P680 PGU) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
P680 PGU Mileage History
- 21/12/2021135,309 mi
- 09/01/2023136,238 mi+929 mi
Average of roughly 884 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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