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S381 FVE

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 FVE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 121,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washer jet blocked o/s n/s partially blocked requires new jets

Fail 31 Jan 2008 121,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

washer jet blocked o/s n/s partially blocked requires new jets

Fail 4 Dec 2006 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S381 FVE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green 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 S381 FVE, 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 S381 FVE registered?

S381 FVE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S381 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 FVE 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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