1998 BMW 7 Series 5.4L Petrol · S37 BPJ
1998 BMW 7 Series (5.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 111,121 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S37 BPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 111,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
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S37 BPJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 7 Series (S37 BPJ) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes near compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to compensation valve from offside & metal secti”.
S37 BPJ Mileage History
- 31/01/2022102,578 mi
- 03/02/2023110,159 mi+7,581 mi
- 30/11/2024110,164 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/2024110,165 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2025111,121 mi+956 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Fuel Tank LeakSerious
The pressed-steel saddle fuel tank develops rust along the crimped centre seam and around the upper breather pipes due to trapped road grime. Remedying requires dropping the exhaust, propshaft, and rear subframe.
- EDC Suspension LeaksSerious
The optional Electronic Damper Control (EDC) active shock absorbers leak hydraulic damping oil past internal shaft seals. Replacement OEM dampers cost upwards of £800 each, prompting many UK owners to fit standard Sachs dampers.
- Cooling System OverhaulSerious
Like the E39, the M52, M60, and M62 cooling systems suffer from brittle plastic radiator necks that snap under pressure, weeping water pump bearings, and cracked expansion tanks.
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