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EXI 8893

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,572 mi
Last recorded152,572 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 8893
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,572 miles

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

Under body rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 144,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 143,847 miles

Nearside front tyre uneven worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,041 miles

Offside front brake back plate missing.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 137,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake back plate missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 132,565 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 132,563 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device heat shield missing (3.6.I.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 113,260 miles

Advise replace rear number plate.(slightly obscured)

Nearside front fog lamp broken.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear lamp cracked.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 111,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,775 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 90,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,399 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 92,399 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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EXI 8893 is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXI 8893, 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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EXI 8893 is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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