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S277 VAO

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 VAO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 106,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

airbag light on dash

nail in n/s/r tyre

small crack in windscreen-zone b

Pass 12 May 2008 98,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 98,897 miles

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

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

air bag light on!

Pass 11 May 2007 91,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S277 VAO is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver 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 S277 VAO, 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 S277 VAO registered?

S277 VAO is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S277 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S277 VAO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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