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S169 JMG

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 JMG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 101,483 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 91,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 85,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S169 JMG is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S169 JMG, 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 S169 JMG registered?

S169 JMG is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S169 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 JMG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S169 JMG have outstanding finance?

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