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H15 ECD

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,916 mi
Last recorded212,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 ECD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2009 212,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 212,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 201,613 miles

all brake hoses perishing

chipped windscreen

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust leak from centre joint

metal fuel pipes corroding

movement in both rear suspension arms

movement in steering

oil leaks

power steering resovoir damp

rear brake pads on limit advise replacment

rear brakes discs in poor condition

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 29 May 2008 201,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hoses perishing

chipped windscreen

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust leak from centre joint

metal fuel pipes corroding

movement in both rear suspension arms

movement in steering

oil leaks

power steering resovoir damp

rear brake pads on limit advise replacment

rear brakes discs in poor condition

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 196,249 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 196,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 188,666 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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H15 ECD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H15 ECD, 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 H15 ECD registered?

H15 ECD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is H15 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 ECD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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