MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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.
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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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