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R168 LPD

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 LPD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 122,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 105,880 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 105,876 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s w/blade detoriated

Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 1 Jun 2007

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS MISSING

SUSPECT OIL LEAK FROM HOUSING.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,854 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R168 LPD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R168 LPD, 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 R168 LPD registered?

R168 LPD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R168 LPD safe to buy?

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