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A9 THL

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,361 mi
Last recorded38,361 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 THL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 38,349 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 38,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit BATTERT loses, and Positive terminal loses. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,135 miles

front discs corroding on inner face

Fail 15 Dec 2023 38,135 miles

Front Hand operated control valve insecure (1.1.5 (b))

front discs corroding on inner face

Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rocker cover gasket appears to have slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,104 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,099 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low and tread pattern cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,094 miles

Windscreen has small chip to bottom of windscreen nearside, outside of swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,710 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,764 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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A9 THL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A9 THL, 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

How do I check the history of A9 THL?

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What year was A9 THL registered?

A9 THL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is A9 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 THL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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