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M7 XLS

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XLS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,634 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 101,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 101,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,579 miles

Impact damage to O/S outer sill cover

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

O/S/F fog light lense is broken

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shields are insecure and resting on silencers

Fail 22 May 2008 96,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Impact damage to O/S outer sill cover

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

O/S/F fog light lense is broken

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust heat shields are insecure and resting on silencers

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,885 miles

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

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 XLS is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M7 XLS, 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 XLS is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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