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R185 ENF

1998 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 ENF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011
Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,447 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 111,447 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 104,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,633 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 88,675 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 88,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R185 ENF is a 1998 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R185 ENF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 ENF registered?

R185 ENF is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R185 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 ENF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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