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S160 FAN

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 FAN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 112,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 102,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007
Pass 6 Sep 2006 177,661 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 177,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2005 159,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 159,487 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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S160 FAN is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S160 FAN, 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 S160 FAN registered?

S160 FAN is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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