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R737 BKE

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,750 mi
Last recorded169,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 BKE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 169,750 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 169,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 166,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 164,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 162,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 160,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 160,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 159,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 235/60r16 100w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 153,740 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 153,740 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 153,594 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened suspension supply pipes excessively corroded. (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 149,887 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 149,885 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 143,540 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 141,646 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 141,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 139,032 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear suspension metal pipes corroded. Advise replacement at service. Possible along with brake pipes

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 138,975 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear suspension metal pipes corroded. Advise replacement at service. Possible along with brake pipes

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 129,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,481 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 125,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 113,664 miles

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)

Oil leak

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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R737 BKE is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R737 BKE, 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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R737 BKE is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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