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293 HPE

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 HPE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,591 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 122,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 99,558 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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293 HPE is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 293 HPE, 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 293 HPE registered?

293 HPE is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is 293 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 293 HPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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