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R194 WLC

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 WLC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,291 miles

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2009 103,287 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2008 99,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 92,689 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 92,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering joints

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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R194 WLC is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R194 WLC, 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 R194 WLC registered?

R194 WLC is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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