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S531 EAP

1998 BMW 8 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 EAP
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 57,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,709 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,077 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,966 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,471 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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S531 EAP is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S531 EAP registered?

S531 EAP is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S531 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 EAP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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