MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S Poor , N/S inop (3.5 (a))
Offside CO reading slightly high
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
both rear outer sills slightly corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks top and lower
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks top and lower
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
o/side rear inner sill panel corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
o/side rear inner sill panel corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres have age cracks
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres have age cracks
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres have age cracks
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear lower sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside sill panel damaged and slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside sill panel damaged and slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front tyres worn on outer edges
advise o/s side sill.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise front tyre wearing on edges.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise o/s side sill condition.
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise o/s side sill condition.
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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R698 UDD is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1997 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 119,456 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 R698 UDD, 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 29 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R698 UDD is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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