MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s outer front floor areas corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s outer front floor areas corroded
unable to open n/s rear door
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s outer front floor areas corroded
unable to open n/s rear door
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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E398 FSO is a 1988 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 148,620 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 E398 FSO, 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 38 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E398 FSO registered?
E398 FSO is a 1988 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E398 FSO safe to buy?
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