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S818 HAN

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 HAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 182,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded

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

O/S/R light cluster damaged

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

Oil leak from N/S of engine

Plastic side sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight roughness to O/S/F wheel bearing when rotated

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 9 Nov 2012 175,686 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

os front fog lamp lens cracked

os rear lamp lens deteriorated

some corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2011 169,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and outer sidewall perishing on os front

os door mirror glass deteriorated

os front gog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to inside edge of ns front brake disc

some corrosion to metal brake pipe near fuel tank

some deterioration and cracks to os rear lamp assembly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 169,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and outer sidewall perishing on os front

os door mirror glass deteriorated

os front gog lamp lens cracked

some corrosion to inside edge of ns front brake disc

some corrosion to metal brake pipe near fuel tank

some deterioration and cracks to os rear lamp assembly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 165,823 miles

os front fog lamp lens cracked

some damage to os rear lamp lens

various windscreen damage in os and ns swept areas

Fail 14 Dec 2010 165,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os front fog lamp lens cracked

some damage to os rear lamp lens

various windscreen damage in os and ns swept areas

Pass 16 Dec 2009 160,531 miles

os rear lamp lens deteriorated

various minor damage in drivers zone of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 155,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 147,360 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 147,360 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 138,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 117,975 miles

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)

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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S818 HAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S818 HAN, 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 S818 HAN registered?

S818 HAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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