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S747 GAN

1998 BMW 8 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,887 mi
Last recorded106,887 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 GAN
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 85,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all four jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,146 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres side walls cracking.

front and rear brake disc's corroded.

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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S747 GAN is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was S747 GAN registered?

S747 GAN is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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