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R251 JHJ

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,827 mi
Last recorded152,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 152,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 143,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 138,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 135,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,082 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,262 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 109,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,527 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,727 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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R251 JHJ is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R251 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R251 JHJ?

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What year was R251 JHJ registered?

R251 JHJ is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R251 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 JHJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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