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MIW 8945

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,074 mi
Last recorded150,074 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 8945
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 150,074 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 150,073 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 149,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 144,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 144,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 139,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 128,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 124,356 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 124,356 miles

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

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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MIW 8945 is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MIW 8945, 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 MIW 8945 registered?

MIW 8945 is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is MIW 8945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 8945 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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