MOT Status
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218,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/floor area around jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/floor area around jacking point (2.4.A.3)
outer body sills and underside are covered with plastic trims restricting visibility of advised corroded area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside front sill
nail in nearside front tyre
all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit
traction control/steering angle sensor warning light stays on indicating possible fault
slight play in rear suspension
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
park brake pedal travel long
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaitor split
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
park brake pedal travel long
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
warning light on
both rear tyres worn on inner edges but not over enough tread to fail mot
surface corrosion to all brake discs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges but not over enough tread to fail mot
surface corrosion to all brake discs
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge below legal limit
O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake pads below 2.5mm
Screen washers weak but clear screen
Slight play in steering idler
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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S230 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 S230 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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S230 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 17 December 1998.
Is S230 GAN safe to buy?
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