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P27 HTF

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,690 mi
Last recorded107,690 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 HTF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,632 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,615 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 107,603 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,674 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,075 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 92,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,163 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2009 89,163 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2008 80,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 59,957 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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P27 HTF is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P27 HTF, 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 P27 HTF registered?

P27 HTF is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P27 HTF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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