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R575 JVW

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 JVW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 74,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,707 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 67,360 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,348 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm

offside front tyre tread on 3mm

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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R575 JVW is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R575 JVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R575 JVW registered?

R575 JVW is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R575 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 JVW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R575 JVW have outstanding finance?

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