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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
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
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)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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.
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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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