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R990 GJE

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,481 mi
Last recorded176,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 GJE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 176,481 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs very rusty/corroding

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 174,208 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 174,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 169,894 miles

Offside rear tyre pressure low?

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 159,299 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2008 159,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 143,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering pipe

offside headlight glass cracked

slight wear all brake discs

stonechip nearside headlight

Fail 2 Jan 2008 143,156 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering pipe

offside headlight glass cracked

slight wear all brake discs

stonechip nearside headlight

Pass 5 Jan 2007 134,131 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness to power steering pipe under power steering resevoir

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads are getting low

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2006 134,106 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

brake fluid getting low

dampness to power steering pipe under power steering fluid resevoir

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads are getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 129,035 miles

washer jets weak - advise improving

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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R990 GJE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R990 GJE, 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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R990 GJE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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