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S172 LSM

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,124 mi
Last recorded159,124 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 LSM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,124 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES BECOMING CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPERMOST REAR DOG-BONE ARM OUTER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPERMOST REAR DOG-BONE ARM OUTER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 157,329 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM RESERVOIR AND CONNECTED PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR UPPER DOG-BONE OUTER BALLJOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR UPPER DOG-BONE OUTER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER MIDDLE ARM, OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER REAR ARM, OUTER BALLJOINT DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM RESERVOIR AND CONNECTED PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER "DOG-BONE" ARM, OUTER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Rear Lower EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT INSECURE

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER "DOG-BONE" ARM, OUTER BALLJOINT HAS PLAY BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated MIDDLE LOWER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR LOWER ARM OUTER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (OVER REAR SILENCER)

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY RETAINED BY FIXINGS BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (OVER REAR SILENCER)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER "DOG-BONE" OUTER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,915 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,678 miles

ALL TYRES BECOMING WORN ON EDGES & PERISHED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 137,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured "U" BRACKET BROKEN (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES BECOMING WORN ON EDGES & PERISHED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,541 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 25 Sep 2018 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,514 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NEAR JACKING POINTS

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED NEAR JACKING POINTS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,705 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,649 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,006 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW,BALD AND THIN ON THE INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,773 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges,

Front suspension lower arm outer ball joint covers are starting to split.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges,

Front suspension lower arm outer ball joint covers are starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,907 miles

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

passenger side front lower ball joint

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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S172 LSM is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S172 LSM, 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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S172 LSM is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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