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S204 GAN

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 GAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 125,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside and nearside brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015

all four tyres cracks on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2014

front pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside wall

offside front tyre worn on outside wall

rear tyres deteriorating

slight play in offside rear suspension component

Fail 15 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside wall

offside front tyre worn on outside wall

rear tyres deteriorating

slight play in offside rear suspension component

Pass 14 Aug 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011

slight play in rear suspension,misting at power steering bottle,oil?on fuel tank.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 140,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 138,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008
Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 131,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension arms worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2006

rear tyres worn.

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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S204 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S204 GAN, 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 S204 GAN registered?

S204 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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