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R553 JNH

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,118 mi
Last recorded165,118 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 JNH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 165,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 165,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 150,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2012 144,042 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 143,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 137,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 129,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 129,434 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 120,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r outer driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2008 112,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 112,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,267 miles

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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R553 JNH is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R553 JNH, 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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R553 JNH is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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