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R570 VJB

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 VJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 130,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,897 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 84,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perrishing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,113 miles

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

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

both front fog light lenses cracked

slight oil leak power steering resivoir/pipe area

windscreen washers leaking under bonnet

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,737 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge. off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,633 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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R570 VJB is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJB, 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 VJB registered?

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

Is R570 VJB safe to buy?

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