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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s front to rear brake p[ipe corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front pads appear low
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
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S480 MVY is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S480 MVY, 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 S480 MVY registered?
S480 MVY is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is S480 MVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S480 MVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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