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R190 DBU

1998 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 DBU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 152,794 miles

CREAKY STEERING LOCK TO LOCK

N/S/R DOOR DENTED

Fail 2 Sep 2009 152,745 miles

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

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

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

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

STEERING NOISE LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 11 Jun 2008 139,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 133,606 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Jan 2007 133,499 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 125,040 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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R190 DBU 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 66.7%.

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 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 R190 DBU, 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 R190 DBU registered?

R190 DBU is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R190 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 DBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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