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V298 YNH

1999 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,769 mi
Last recorded137,769 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 7 Series115,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 YNH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 137,769 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear tie bars

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 137,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear tie bars

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 136,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 134,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Apr 2010 133,031 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 131,783 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 12 Jan 2008 130,349 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 129,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 128,059 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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V298 YNH is a 1999 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 V298 YNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V298 YNH registered?

V298 YNH is a 1999 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V298 YNH safe to buy?

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