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A13 WSS

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,211 mi
Last recorded119,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WSS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,448 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,052 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 116,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 114,800 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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A13 WSS is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A13 WSS, 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 A13 WSS registered?

A13 WSS is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is A13 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 WSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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