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S555 DAC

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DAC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 88,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,088 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 81,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S555 DAC is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 S555 DAC, 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 S555 DAC registered?

S555 DAC is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S555 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 DAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S555 DAC have outstanding finance?

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