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S147 AMD

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,014 mi
Last recorded170,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 AMD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 170,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 149,991 miles

rear tyres worn just above limit

Pass 16 Dec 2005 131,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 131,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S147 AMD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S147 AMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S147 AMD registered?

S147 AMD is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S147 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 AMD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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