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S75 KYY

1998 BMW 7 Series

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,159 mi
Last recorded191,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 KYY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 191,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 191,156 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 187,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 187,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 177,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 177,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested on lpg

Fail 20 Mar 2014 154,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested on lpg

Pass 22 Feb 2013 144,222 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 143,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,831 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 114,334 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,753 miles

boots split on nearside drop link

nearside wiper split

boots split on tie rod ball joints

Fail 15 Apr 2008 100,753 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boots split on nearside drop link

boots split on tie rod ball joints

nearside wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,381 miles

PLay in O/S rear, lower suspension arm to hub bearing

Tested on LPG

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,364 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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S75 KYY is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S75 KYY, 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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S75 KYY is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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