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S454 NNV

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 NNV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008
Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 109,543 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,495 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 71,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S454 NNV is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S454 NNV, 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

How do I check the history of S454 NNV?

You can check the full history of S454 NNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S454 NNV registered?

S454 NNV is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S454 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 NNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S454 NNV have outstanding finance?

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