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S485 EBR

1999 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 EBR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,685 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

offside front castor arm bush splitting slightly.

rear number plate seperating.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 88,685 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

offside front castor arm bush splitting slightly.

rear number plate seperating.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 77,855 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,552 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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S485 EBR is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 115,910 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 S485 EBR, 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 27 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S485 EBR registered?

S485 EBR is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S485 EBR safe to buy?

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