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S565 JKN

1998 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 JKN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 139,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2009 132,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 130,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 125,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2007 125,304 miles

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

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2006 118,064 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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S565 JKN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S565 JKN, 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 S565 JKN registered?

S565 JKN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S565 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 JKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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