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R38 VCF

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,663 mi
Last recorded126,663 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 VCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2007 126,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,632 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 115,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R38 VCF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R38 VCF, 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 R38 VCF registered?

R38 VCF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R38 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 VCF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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