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P31 HRX

1997 BMW 740

Green Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 HRX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,232 miles

air bag light on/front brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 137,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

both outer sills corroded/thin

brake pads appear low

some fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,786 miles

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

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2011 132,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 5 May 2010 123,215 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 123,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 118,571 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 118,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 117,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 114,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P31 HRX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P31 HRX, 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 P31 HRX registered?

P31 HRX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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