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R500 PJS

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,586 mi
Last recorded51,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PJS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 45,154 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 45,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R500 PJS is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R500 PJS, 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 R500 PJS registered?

R500 PJS is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R500 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PJS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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