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S718 JTP

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 JTP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 129,778 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 129,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 117,500 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS SEVERAL STONE CHIPS BUT NOT EXCEEDING 40MM IN REMAINDER OF SWEPT AREA

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON 3.0 MM

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC IS CORRODEING ON OUTER EDGE ON OUTER FACE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM DEPTH . MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODEING ON OUTER EDGE ON OUTER FACE AND SCORED

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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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S718 JTP is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S718 JTP, 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 S718 JTP registered?

S718 JTP is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S718 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 JTP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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