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S508 GAN

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,532 mi
Last recorded174,532 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 GAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 174,532 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 170,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 166,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 166,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 163,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 152,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 141,380 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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S508 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver 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 S508 GAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S508 GAN registered?

S508 GAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S508 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 GAN 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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