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R665 DOS

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 DOS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 80,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 79,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 77,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 69,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,092 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,516 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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R665 DOS is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R665 DOS, 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 R665 DOS registered?

R665 DOS is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R665 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 DOS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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