MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damage to os outer sill
fuel pipes corroded
rear number plate cracked and detoriating
slight play in steering
temp rep[air to osr light lense
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
damage to os outer sill
fuel pipes corroded
rear number plate cracked and detoriating
slight play in steering
temp rep[air to osr light lense
damage to ns outer sill
nsf tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in osf stewering
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine oil leaks
How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R164 VJB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R164 VJB, 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 R164 VJB registered?
R164 VJB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 May 1998.
Is R164 VJB safe to buy?
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