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R67 RWP

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,167 mi
Last recorded181,167 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 RWP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 181,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 172,706 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 172,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 164,479 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 164,479 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 155,230 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 155,230 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 31 May 2006 149,268 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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R67 RWP is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R67 RWP, 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 R67 RWP registered?

R67 RWP is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R67 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R67 RWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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