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S589 RHH

1998 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,765 mi
Last recorded158,765 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 RHH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 158,765 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 158,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 142,728 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 142,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear suspension spring base rubbers have been displaced.

Grinding noise emitted from osr wheel hub

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S589 RHH is a 1998 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S589 RHH, 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 S589 RHH registered?

S589 RHH is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S589 RHH safe to buy?

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