1998 BMW 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · S790 FEC
1998 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 139,601 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/02/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4398cc
S790 FEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 139,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S790 FEC Mileage History
- 19/05/2022124,712 mi
- 11/05/2023129,127 mi+4,415 mi
- 08/06/2024132,189 mi+3,062 mi
- 03/06/2025139,499 mi+7,310 mi
- 11/06/2025139,601 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S790 FEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 7 Series (S790 FEC) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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