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K763 SLY

1998 BMW 740

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,330 mi
Last recorded89,330 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2005
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK763 SLY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2005 89,330 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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K763 SLY is a 1998 BMW 740 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K763 SLY, 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 K763 SLY registered?

K763 SLY is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is K763 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K763 SLY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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