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R546 VRX

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 VRX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 114,096 miles

frt discs worn

play in o/s frt drop link

slight play in n/s rear suspention arm area

slight play in steering arms

Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

frt discs worn

play in o/s frt drop link

slight play in n/s rear suspention arm area

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,753 miles

rear suspention senser damaged

rust to n/s rear jacking point

sill covers fitted

slight play in o/s frt drop link

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,655 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,827 miles

handbrake travel and effort close to limits

powersteering pipes under bonnet wet

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2007 88,125 miles

frt tyres outeredges wearing

powersteering leak

sill and floor covers fitted

slight play in steering joints

Fail 21 Dec 2007 88,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

frt tyres outeredges wearing

powersteering leak

sill and floor covers fitted

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,186 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 80,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2005 72,065 miles

both rear upper suspension arm links slight play

frt tyres wearing on outside

rear pads low

rear tyres close to limits

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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R546 VRX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R546 VRX, 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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R546 VRX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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