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S309 DAA

1998 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 DAA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,673 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

slight fluid seepage - steering reservoir/terminal

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,517 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 67,768 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 59,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 59,801 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S309 DAA is a 1998 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S309 DAA, 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 S309 DAA registered?

S309 DAA is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S309 DAA safe to buy?

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