MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,544 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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S280 APC 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 S280 APC, 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 S280 APC registered?
S280 APC is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 August 1998.
Is S280 APC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S280 APC 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.
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