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S971 NNH

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 NNH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

advise rear discs corroded

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,472 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 97,472 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S971 NNH is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S971 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S971 NNH registered?

S971 NNH is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S971 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S971 NNH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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