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S556 JYX

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,105 mi
Last recorded45,105 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 JYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,212 miles

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 24,290 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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S556 JYX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S556 JYX, 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 S556 JYX registered?

S556 JYX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S556 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 JYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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