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S375 UVW

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,981 mi
Last recorded165,981 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 UVW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 165,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 165,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 164,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 161,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 152,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 133,402 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 133,313 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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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S375 UVW is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S375 UVW, 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 S375 UVW registered?

S375 UVW is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S375 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 UVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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