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R813 LGF

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 LGF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 129,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,591 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 2 May 2019 123,815 miles

Front Registration Plate Cracked

Under-tray Fitted - Damp with Oil

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 119,358 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2016 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted and under trays

front no plate cracked

oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 107,214 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,885 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,816 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 101,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,318 miles

front no plate craked

n/s/r flexi hose slight perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,279 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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R813 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R813 LGF, 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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R813 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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