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S470 VCL

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,517 mi
Last recorded197,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 VCL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 197,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracked no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 180,117 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 180,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 166,721 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 166,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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S470 VCL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 4,398cc 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 S470 VCL, 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 S470 VCL registered?

S470 VCL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S470 VCL safe to buy?

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