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S717 GAN

1998 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 GAN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 145,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 134,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 134,461 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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S717 GAN is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S717 GAN, 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 S717 GAN registered?

S717 GAN is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S717 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 GAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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