MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nearside front worn on the outter edge
offside rear wheel has slight damage on edge
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
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P235 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 119,456 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 P235 BCX, 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 29 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P235 BCX registered?
P235 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P235 BCX safe to buy?
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