MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advice slight play in steering box exhaust baffle insecure
advice slight play in steering box exhaust baffle insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise windcsreen damage
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R489 XBV is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R489 XBV, 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 R489 XBV registered?
R489 XBV is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R489 XBV safe to buy?
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