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S122 MRU

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,248 mi
Last recorded80,248 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 MRU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,239 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,180 miles

rear brake brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

baffles rattle in exhaust

hole in near side head lamp cover

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,180 miles

baffles rattle in exhaust

hole in near side head lamp cover

rear brake brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,889 miles

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

left hand cat converter rattling

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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S122 MRU is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S122 MRU, 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 S122 MRU registered?

S122 MRU is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S122 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 MRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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