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S639 FBN

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,990 mi
Last recorded159,990 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 FBN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 159,990 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear sills,

Pass 20 Sep 2013 150,398 miles

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

offside rear outer sill corroded and holed.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 145,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 140,647 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,399 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 132,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

automatic headlamp adjuster broken.

n/s/r & o/s/r floor (around jack points) corroding.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 132,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

automatic headlamp adjuster broken.

n/s/r & o/s/r floor (around jack points) corroding.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 126,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 126,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 121,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 121,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 115,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 110,628 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 110,625 miles

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

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

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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S639 FBN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S639 FBN, 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 S639 FBN registered?

S639 FBN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S639 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 FBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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