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S74 LGM

1998 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,114 mi
Last recorded21,114 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F Series23,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 LGM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 21,114 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 20,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,541 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2018 15,525 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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S74 LGM is a 1998 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 23,824 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S74 LGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S74 LGM registered?

S74 LGM is a 1998 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S74 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S74 LGM shows 7 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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