MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
326,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central And Rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Partial Undertrays Fitted To The Front Of The Vehicle
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Sides ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody Surface Rust Front To Rear
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central And Rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Partial Undertrays Fitted To The Front Of The Vehicle
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both Sides ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody Surface Rust Front To Rear
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID FITTED Both dipped beam and main beam. ruling changed 22/03/2021 (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID FITTED Both dipped beam and main beam. ruling changed 22/03/2021 (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Lower Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From ?????? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened More on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank outlet has a piece of hose connecting both outlets that is bent
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor exhaust leak.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Minor exhaust leak.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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R534 OCD is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 115,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R534 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R534 OCD is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 January 1998.
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