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S504 YOO

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,996 mi
Last recorded134,996 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 YOO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,996 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 134,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,653 miles

Both rear upper rear suspension arms has slight play in ball joint

Fail 20 Aug 2009 124,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear upper rear suspension arms has slight play in ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2008 116,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 87,910 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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S504 YOO is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S504 YOO, 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 S504 YOO registered?

S504 YOO is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S504 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 YOO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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