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R862 LGF

1998 BMW 740

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,582 mi
Last recorded146,582 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 LGF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 146,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking filler neck pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

engine has a missfire

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2018 140,895 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Sep 2018 140,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front drag link ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,610 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,600 miles

Fuel tank leaking PETROL TANK (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,054 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 125,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,143 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Parking brake (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undershield fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undershield fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mercedes only tyres fitted at front of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,898 miles

oil leaks noticed under vehicle / slight imbalance to front brakes on roller tester

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,586 miles

play in nsr upper arm bush / play in osr lower arm ,pin bush

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,616 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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R862 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R862 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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R862 LGF is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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