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S814 DDL

1998 BMW 740

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 DDL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,532 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,825 miles

Offside Front Jacking mount rubber missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,825 miles

Offside Front Jacking mount rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has excessive travel but performance not affected

Fail 9 May 2019

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has excessive travel but performance not affected

Pass 24 May 2018

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,650 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,936 miles

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

slight noise both rear hubs

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,237 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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S814 DDL is a 1998 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S814 DDL, 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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S814 DDL is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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