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920 JMA

1998 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration920 JMA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,608 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 93,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,527 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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920 JMA is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 122,840 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 920 JMA, 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 28 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 920 JMA registered?

920 JMA is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is 920 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 920 JMA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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