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S141 ANM

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,776 mi
Last recorded153,776 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 ANM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 153,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

non obligatory headlamp wash system inop

Fail 24 Feb 2023 131,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement uper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023

Emissions not tested Co so high risk to health and MOT equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most track control arm as marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most track control arm as marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play All joints slight play across its entirety (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour too bright (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT 39/2016 2.28mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOT 39/2016 1.91mm at time of test also has outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

non obligatory head lamp wash system inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2022 128,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 128,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,087 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

N/S/F tyre rubbing slightly on wheel arch liner

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,087 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

N/S/F tyre rubbing slightly on wheel arch liner

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,831 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,567 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,746 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,029 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,091 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,392 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side head light glass damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,841 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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S141 ANM is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S141 ANM, 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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S141 ANM is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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