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R686 AJN

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,378 mi
Last recorded144,378 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 AJN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 143,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 142,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 138,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,122 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 127,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 225,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 224,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 221,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 218,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 215,811 miles

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

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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R686 AJN 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 R686 AJN, 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 R686 AJN registered?

R686 AJN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R686 AJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 AJN 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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