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S445 DGC

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 DGC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2011 115,518 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,669 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

front and rear disc slightly corroded

short on vehicle repeater osf stays on with position light

Fail 4 Jul 2008 109,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

front and rear disc slightly corroded

short on vehicle repeater osf stays on with position light

Fail 3 Jul 2007 102,076 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 95,403 miles

Offside 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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S445 DGC is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S445 DGC, 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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S445 DGC is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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