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S173 DTA

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 DTA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 May 2008 115,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight aim low

o/s rear exhaust mount broken

o/s windscreen damaged

Pass 15 May 2007 108,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 101,805 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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S173 DTA is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S173 DTA, 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 S173 DTA registered?

S173 DTA is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S173 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 DTA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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