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S11 RFK

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,050 mi
Last recorded140,050 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 RFK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 140,050 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 139,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 139,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 137,139 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,812 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 134,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 134,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm bush worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 129,332 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,802 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 124,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 121,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 121,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,467 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 112,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s of petrol tank creased

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2006 108,952 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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S11 RFK is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S11 RFK, 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 S11 RFK registered?

S11 RFK is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S11 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 RFK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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