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S955 AUM

1998 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 AUM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 108,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 107,501 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 107,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S955 AUM is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,793cc 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 S955 AUM, 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 S955 AUM registered?

S955 AUM is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S955 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 AUM 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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