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S207 KBA

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,192 mi
Last recorded151,192 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 KBA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 151,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2009 151,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,173 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 122,331 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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S207 KBA is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S207 KBA, 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 S207 KBA registered?

S207 KBA is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S207 KBA safe to buy?

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