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LDG 914

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDG 914
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 62,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,865 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LDG 914 is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LDG 914, 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

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What year was LDG 914 registered?

LDG 914 is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is LDG 914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDG 914 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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