MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front brake discs,inner surface is a bit corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear parking brake performance bit low.
as previous advise sheet
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres approaching wear limit 2mm+-
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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P344 PGU is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black 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 P344 PGU, 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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P344 PGU is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P344 PGU safe to buy?
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