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S701 CVA

1999 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 CVA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 139,732 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 127,876 miles

air bag light on

brake wear warning light on

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre worn on edge & side wall damage

oil leaks

play in steering

rear brake pads low

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm

Fail 19 Dec 2007 127,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake wear warning light on

front brake discs pitted

air bag light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge & side wall damage

oil leaks

play in steering

rear brake pads low

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm

Fail 23 Nov 2007 126,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear suspension arm, front bush deteriorated

offside rear suspension arm, front bush deteriorated

rear brake pads worn thin

slight play in front steering arms

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

slight play in offside rear suspension arm

Pass 7 Dec 2006 113,164 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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S701 CVA is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc 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 S701 CVA, 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 S701 CVA registered?

S701 CVA is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S701 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 CVA 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.

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