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B8 PCJ

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

288,871 mi
Last recorded288,871 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PCJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 288,871 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 288,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 264,330 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 264,372 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 243,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 224,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT DISC BACK PLATES DETERIORATED/BROKEN

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,268 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT FRONT WHEELS DUE TO WEAR IN STEERING LINKAGE

Fail 11 Mar 2008 197,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT FRONT WHEELS DUE TO WEAR IN STEERING LINKAGE

Pass 5 Oct 2006 164,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 143,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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B8 PCJ is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B8 PCJ, 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.

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What year was B8 PCJ registered?

B8 PCJ is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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