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R741 NFP

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 NFP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Mileage not legible

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Fail 22 Jun 2013

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Mileage not legible

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 144,510 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 144,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 142,485 miles

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

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

offside front indicator lens missing

oil leak from filter housing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,624 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2009 130,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007
Fail 26 Sep 2007

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 105,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 98,302 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R741 NFP is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R741 NFP, 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 R741 NFP registered?

R741 NFP is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R741 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 NFP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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