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S591 KBA

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 KBA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,480 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 87,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,390 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,852 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 82,852 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,388 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 79,388 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 136,180 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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S591 KBA is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S591 KBA, 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 S591 KBA registered?

S591 KBA is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is S591 KBA safe to buy?

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