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R182 OGF

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,112 mi
Last recorded160,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 OGF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 160,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 146,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 136,913 miles

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2008 136,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 130,264 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 130,264 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 121,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 121,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R182 OGF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R182 OGF, 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 R182 OGF registered?

R182 OGF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R182 OGF safe to buy?

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