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P319 BCX

1997 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,548 mi
Last recorded135,548 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 BCX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 135,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 135,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 132,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 128,061 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 128,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 122,245 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 122,233 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P319 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P319 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 P319 BCX registered?

P319 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P319 BCX safe to buy?

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