MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S & N/S HEADLAMPS CRACKED
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S & N/S HEADLAMPS CRACKED
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 POB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R283 POB, 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 R283 POB registered?
R283 POB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R283 POB safe to buy?
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