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R833 LGF

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 LGF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,938cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 67,469 miles

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

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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R833 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R833 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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What year was R833 LGF registered?

R833 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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