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K44 KCD

1998 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,002 mi
Last recorded108,002 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 KCD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 108,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 106,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,166 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 106,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2019 99,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 96,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,404 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 86,475 miles

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

oil leak rear diff

slight cut offside front tyre wall

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,754 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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K44 KCD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K44 KCD, 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 K44 KCD registered?

K44 KCD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is K44 KCD safe to buy?

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