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R101 WLF

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,290 mi
Last recorded47,290 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 WLF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 47,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,853 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,055 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,712 miles

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

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

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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R101 WLF is a 1998 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R101 WLF, 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 R101 WLF registered?

R101 WLF is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R101 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 WLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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