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R207 NOK

1998 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,884 mi
Last recorded157,884 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 740115,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 NOK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 138,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 130,376 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 130,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,715 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner sill.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r lower suspension arm.

slight play n/s/f wheel.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion o/s/r inner sill.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r lower suspension arm.

slight play n/s/f wheel.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 114,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010
Pass 13 Jan 2010 112,053 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Center steering tie-rod has slight play in right-hand ball joint

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,087 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 89,087 miles

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

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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R207 NOK is a 1998 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R207 NOK, 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

How do I check the history of R207 NOK?

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What year was R207 NOK registered?

R207 NOK is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R207 NOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 NOK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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