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R150 TNP

1998 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,094 mi
Last recorded129,094 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 TNP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 129,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,019 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 124,002 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 115,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 115,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R150 TNP is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R150 TNP, 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 R150 TNP registered?

R150 TNP is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R150 TNP safe to buy?

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