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R134 JMV

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,031 mi
Last recorded194,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 JMV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 194,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 192,278 miles

Both frot to rear fuel lines corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 189,125 miles

nearside rear jacking pad missing

offside rear brake hose perished

slight corrosion on lower sills

engine oil leaks evident

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded along seam

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear suspension upper rear arm outer ball joint

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 189,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks evident

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded along seam

nearside rear jacking pad missing

offside rear brake hose perished

slight corrosion on lower sills

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in both rear suspension upper rear arm outer ball joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 182,250 miles

Both front dust covers repaired with sealant.

Judder to both rear handbrakes.Advise adjustment/repair required.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut (Not to cords)

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight oil leak

Vehicle only just met MOT emissions requirements.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 182,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut (Not to cords)

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 174,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 166,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 166,941 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 166,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 161,517 miles

advise travel at parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2008 147,030 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 143,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 137,546 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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

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R134 JMV is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R134 JMV, 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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R134 JMV is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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