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R474 TKE

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 TKE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 91,843 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 91,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

oil rather low

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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R474 TKE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R474 TKE, 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 R474 TKE registered?

R474 TKE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R474 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 TKE shows 3 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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