1997 BMW 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · P983 PLN
1997 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 88,328 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P983 PLN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P983 PLN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 7 Series (P983 PLN) between April 2022 and May 2025.
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.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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