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S175 CPC

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,062 mi
Last recorded182,062 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 CPC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 182,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 182,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 182,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 178,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 175,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 170,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 165,017 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 165,017 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 160,163 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 154,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 154,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,316 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,721 miles

6.3 presenter adviced

Fail 9 Nov 2012 140,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Nov 2012 140,219 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,252 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 8 Nov 2010 131,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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Pass 8 Nov 2010 131,593 miles

OFFSIFE FRONT MIRROR

PRESENTER ADVICED

Pass 6 Nov 2009 125,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 119,951 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 117,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,581 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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S175 CPC is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S175 CPC, 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 S175 CPC registered?

S175 CPC is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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