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S116 GCB

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 GCB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 106,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 95,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,538 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 86,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 86,304 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt button for catch is missing

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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S116 GCB is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S116 GCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S116 GCB registered?

S116 GCB is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S116 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 GCB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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