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R179 NNJ

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,772 mi
Last recorded202,772 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 202,772 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on the inner edge

n/side sill damaged

o/s/front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 202,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/front tyre worn on the inner edge

n/side sill damaged

o/s/front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 195,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 190,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 187,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 181,659 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 181,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 168,065 miles

Slight corrosion to outer edjes of front discs

Pass 26 Nov 2008 165,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 162,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 157,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 157,039 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE 2.0 MM

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R179 NNJ 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 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 R179 NNJ, 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 R179 NNJ registered?

R179 NNJ is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R179 NNJ safe to buy?

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