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P21 BAN

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 BAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,995 miles

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 75,995 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,658 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,373 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight oil leak

Slight play in N/S/R wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,654 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,949 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 57,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,573 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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P21 BAN is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P21 BAN, 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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P21 BAN is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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The MOT history for P21 BAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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