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M70 SAS

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,483 mi
Last recorded147,483 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 SAS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 145,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 126,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 123,653 miles

Nearside Front advise play in steering drop arm

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to suspension pipes ,nearside front inner arch and nearside rear

Fail 18 May 2016 123,653 miles

Nearside Front advise play in steering drop arm

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion to suspension pipes ,nearside front inner arch and nearside rear

Pass 4 May 2015 120,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

ADVISE SERVICE LIGHT ON

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 111,974 miles

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

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

advise wear to outer edges of rear tyres ,alternate stepped areas

Fail 19 May 2014 111,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advise wear to outer edges of rear tyres ,alternate stepped areas

Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,477 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,635 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,472 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

some signs of fuel leakage but no actual leak observed at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,377 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,576 miles

o/s/r suspension top ball joint slight wear.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,596 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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M70 SAS is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M70 SAS, 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 M70 SAS registered?

M70 SAS is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is M70 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 SAS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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