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S10 AJB

1998 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,113 mi
Last recorded144,113 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 AJB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 142,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 132,622 miles

Apparent centre stop light not working, customer advises permanently disconected

Nearside washer could be improved

front discs pitting

Fail 15 Feb 2012 132,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front discs pitting

nearside washer could be improved

Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 107,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes covered with grease

underbody protection fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 88,664 miles

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

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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S10 AJB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S10 AJB, 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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S10 AJB is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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