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R7 BOK

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,943 mi
Last recorded133,943 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BOK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,352 miles

nearside screen washer jet weak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 130,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 129,686 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 129,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear road wheels weathered

Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,518 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 120,518 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 118,379 miles

n/s/f washer jet not working correctly

slight play in n/s/r upper rear arm

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2006 115,252 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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R7 BOK is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R7 BOK, 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 R7 BOK registered?

R7 BOK is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R7 BOK safe to buy?

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