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R291 WCF

1998 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,131 mi
Last recorded134,131 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 WCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 134,131 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 133,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 124,385 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 114,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 114,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R291 WCF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R291 WCF, 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

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What year was R291 WCF registered?

R291 WCF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R291 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 WCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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