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E25 NSO

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 NSO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,738 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 96,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,734 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 93,627 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,295 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,174 miles

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

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

slight left front brake bind

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,592 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,075 miles

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

surface corrosion and pitting on inside face of front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,595 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 65,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,717 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,241 miles

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

nsr light cluster assy is slightly condensated

Fail 26 Oct 2006 56,239 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr light cluster assy is slightly condensated

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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E25 NSO is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 E25 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E25 NSO registered?

E25 NSO is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E25 NSO safe to buy?

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