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R990 NUF

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,055 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 85,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,273 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 82,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,080 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,791 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 73,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,997 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,550 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,987 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,273 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Squeak from offside rear suspenion when driven

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,488 miles

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 NUF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R990 NUF, 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 R990 NUF registered?

R990 NUF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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