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R975 UYX

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 UYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2016

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shocks corroded

both rear springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2011 136,413 miles

near side rear coil spring hitting wheel arch liner

rear exhaust heat shield detachted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 131,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 125,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 119,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 114,859 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 114,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 99,905 miles

Both rear lamp units full; of condensation and o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Brake fluid change overdue

Cruise control cable not clipped into bracket and bracket out of position

Slight oil leak from filter housing area

o/s/r diff' seal leaking

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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R975 UYX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R975 UYX, 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 R975 UYX registered?

R975 UYX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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