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S464 KBW

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,794 mi
Last recorded109,794 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 KBW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,794 miles

ABS light intermittently on- not on time of test

High level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose perished

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,101 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,947 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 86,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from power steering pump.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,295 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 81,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,225 miles

body damage o/s

fuel tank retaining straps rusty condition

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,810 miles

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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S464 KBW is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S464 KBW, 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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S464 KBW is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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