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M7 MSX

1998 BMW 740

Purple Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,315 mi
Last recorded131,315 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MSX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 131,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 121,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 116,951 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,739 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,535 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear disc pitting/scored

rear pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009
Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 97,150 miles

brake pad warning on dash display but pads ok at time of test--REC ATTENTION BE SORT

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread indsicator--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

tyre size is 275/35 ZR 102Y ( Continental)

offside rear tyre worn to the tread indicator REC URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,976 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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M7 MSX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Purple with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M7 MSX, 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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M7 MSX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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