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S460 UTW

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 UTW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 132,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 113,602 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 113,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,000 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 78,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 78,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S460 UTW is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 S460 UTW, 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 S460 UTW?

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What year was S460 UTW registered?

S460 UTW is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S460 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 UTW 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.

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