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R327 BDX

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,162 mi
Last recorded158,162 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 BDX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 158,162 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

front near side tyre slight split on outer cover but not showing cord

Fail 13 Feb 2009 158,162 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

front near side tyre slight split on outer cover but not showing cord

Pass 13 Feb 2008 143,456 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s headlamp beam image flat

Fail 12 Feb 2008 143,454 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s headlamp beam image flat

Pass 26 Jan 2007 134,904 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 123,193 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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R327 BDX 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 66.7%.

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 R327 BDX, 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 R327 BDX registered?

R327 BDX is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R327 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 BDX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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