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S475 ADS

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 ADS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 132,100 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,833 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

monitor both front tyres for wear to outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 129,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 119,850 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 119,850 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 103,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 93,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 93,111 miles

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

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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S475 ADS is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S475 ADS, 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 S475 ADS registered?

S475 ADS is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S475 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 ADS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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