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S100 MAK

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 MAK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,123 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,921 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 121,435 miles

Disks scored

F Brakes jedders

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,224 miles

near side anti roll bar rubber split

Fail 26 Oct 2011 106,215 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

near side anti roll bar rubber split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 93,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,666 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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S100 MAK is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue 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 S100 MAK, 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 S100 MAK registered?

S100 MAK is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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