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M777 EYS

1998 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 EYS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024
Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 134,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 132,413 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 132,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES AND O/S AND N/S/R PIPES ALL COVERED IN GREASE CANNOT SEE CONDITION PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SOME (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 132,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tyres slightly perrished

Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,223 miles

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

rear discs corroding

slight dent to underside petrol tank

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,768 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 123,653 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load sensing valve (hose pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,567 miles

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

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded complete front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 115,583 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,470 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 96,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,602 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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M777 EYS is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M777 EYS, 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 M777 EYS registered?

M777 EYS is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is M777 EYS safe to buy?

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