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S151 MTF

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,549 mi
Last recorded159,549 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 MTF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 159,549 miles

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

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

mirror glasses fading

rear lower arms corroding

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,726 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing thin

mirrors fading

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear lower arms corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2014 158,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing thin

mirrors fading

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

rear lower arms corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,461 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges,fuel filler pipes corroding.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 156,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges,fuel filler pipe clips badly corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 149,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 149,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 27 May 2010 134,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 134,148 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit.....

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt , seat belt not fully inspected.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/r brake hoses perishing.....

Fail 11 Jun 2009 119,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

o/s/f drop link gaiter split.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,211 miles

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

o/s/f drop link gaiter split.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,665 miles

bonnet release requires attension...

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge & getting low....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge....

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,035 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 90,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

long parking brake travel...

play in n/s & o/s/r suspension lower bushes....

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,554 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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S151 MTF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S151 MTF, 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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S151 MTF is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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