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S7 TXE

1999 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,771 mi
Last recorded153,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 TXE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 153,771 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 153,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 153,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 153,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 103,837 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 103,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016
Pass 2 Jul 2015
Pass 13 May 2014 100,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 10,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 94,758 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lower suspension rose joint has slight play

slight fluctuation on nearside and offside front brakes

Fail 28 May 2013 94,758 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear lower suspension rose joint has slight play

slight fluctuation on nearside and offside front brakes

Pass 16 May 2012 89,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear lower suspension rose joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 89,182 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear lower suspension rose joints

Traction control fault warning light illuminated on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,378 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,377 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

not all brake pipes visible

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

not all brake pipes visible

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre's have cuts on outer side walls.

brake warning light on.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,562 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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S7 TXE is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S7 TXE, 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 S7 TXE registered?

S7 TXE is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is S7 TXE safe to buy?

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