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S459 AVE

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,606 mi
Last recorded16,606 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 AVE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,606 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 116,606 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 108,196 miles

Slighty play in n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,956 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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S459 AVE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S459 AVE, 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 S459 AVE registered?

S459 AVE is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S459 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 AVE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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