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S182 JYX

1998 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,360 mi
Last recorded174,360 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 JYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 174,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 172,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 171,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 170,224 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 170,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 165,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 161,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic jacking points missing o/s/r - n/s/f - o/s/f

Fail 17 Oct 2018 161,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken (Cable ties) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic jacking points missing o/s/r - n/s/f - o/s/f

Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,677 miles

lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2017 155,677 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 149,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,100 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2015 143,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

oil leaks

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2014 139,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 134,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 134,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,903 miles

air bag light on

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 119,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 99,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 87,388 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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S182 JYX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg 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 S182 JYX, 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 S182 JYX registered?

S182 JYX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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