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S229 TNY

1998 BMW 740

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 TNY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,726 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 103,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,883 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 95,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,318 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,376 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 62,163 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 60,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S229 TNY is a 1998 BMW 740 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S229 TNY, 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 S229 TNY registered?

S229 TNY is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S229 TNY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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