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ODL 6

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,940 mi
Last recorded181,940 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 6
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 181,940 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 180,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 161,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,210 miles

Under vehicle and brake pipes covered in underseal. Front tyres wearing low

Fail 31 Dec 2019 136,751 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front torear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 132,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 132,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,423 miles

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

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

moderate play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower hub bushes

oil leak

slight deterioration to n/s/r hand brake outer cable casing

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2006 105,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 105,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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ODL 6 is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ODL 6, 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 ODL 6 registered?

ODL 6 is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is ODL 6 safe to buy?

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