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S549 AJL

1998 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 AJL
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,723 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,623 miles

wipers poor

airbag light on

N/S petrol tank corroding

O/S/F tyre has been rubbing on arch liner,

Oil leak

PAS pipes leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2010 105,623 miles

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

N/S petrol tank corroding

O/S/F tyre has been rubbing on arch liner,

Oil leak

PAS pipes leaking

airbag light on

wipers poor

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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S549 AJL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S549 AJL, 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 S549 AJL registered?

S549 AJL is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S549 AJL safe to buy?

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