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R821 EDL

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 EDL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,506 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 14 Sep 2015 136,505 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2013 135,672 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 134,962 miles

Oil leak

o/s+n/s/r tyres inner part slight worn

speedo incracket not in good warking order

Pass 5 Feb 2011 131,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 131,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 118,993 miles

Front discs worn & pads LOOK low

Play in both sides rear arm to hub upper mount bushes

Play in offside rear upper ball joint - just meets criteria

Slight wesr in nearside rear upper ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2009 104,336 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 72,070 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 72,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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R821 EDL is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R821 EDL, 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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R821 EDL is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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