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S10 OJL

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235 mi
Last recorded235 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 OJL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 235 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 1 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 167,609 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 167,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn to legal limit,and devoid of tread on outer edges.

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 OJL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 S10 OJL, 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 S10 OJL registered?

S10 OJL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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