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R570 JMV

1998 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 JMV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 141,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 141,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,527 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 124,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,931 miles

Aux drive belt tensioner faulty

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,929 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Aux drive belt tensioner faulty

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R570 JMV is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R570 JMV, 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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What year was R570 JMV registered?

R570 JMV is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R570 JMV safe to buy?

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