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R154 BLK

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,221 mi
Last recorded140,221 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 BLK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 140,221 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

pipes from power steering slighty damp

slight play @ both rear wheels

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2007 140,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

oil leak

pipes from power steering slighty damp

slight play @ both rear wheels

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2007 140,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

pipes from power steering slightly damp

slight play @ both rear wheels

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,361 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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R154 BLK is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R154 BLK, 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 R154 BLK registered?

R154 BLK is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R154 BLK safe to buy?

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