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S209 VPV

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 VPV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer sill is corrded. but outside the prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 147,880 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,550 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 122,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 103,089 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 103,089 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 98,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S209 VPV is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S209 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S209 VPV registered?

S209 VPV is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S209 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 VPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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