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S790 FEC

1998 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,601 mi
Last recorded139,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 FEC
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 139,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 139,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 132,189 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front lower (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 129,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 124,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 124,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 148,045 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 191,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 118,983 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 113,826 miles

advice both front discs slighty worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 205,680 miles

Both fronts & near side rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Brake discs slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off side rear lower shock absorber mounting perished

Off side rear outer drive shaft gaitor slightly perished

Off side rear, upper rear ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2008
Fail 1 Oct 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 95,494 miles

slight play os & ns rear stub axle lower bushes.osf tyre on legal limit.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise unable to check brake pipes due to covers

advise unable to check steering underside due to cover

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,377 miles

advise unable to check brake pipes due to covers

advise unable to check steering underside due to cover

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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S790 FEC is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S790 FEC, 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 S790 FEC registered?

S790 FEC is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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