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R636 MDK

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,420 mi
Last recorded191,420 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 MDK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2013 191,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight `play` in N/S steering arm.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 177,954 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 165,953 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 165,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,737 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 154,734 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 143,059 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing from the inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 143,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing from the inner edge

offside frontsensor valve link adriffted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 138,381 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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R636 MDK is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R636 MDK, 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 R636 MDK registered?

R636 MDK is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R636 MDK safe to buy?

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