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P370 BCX

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,458 mi
Last recorded157,458 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 BCX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 157,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 157,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 155,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s steering arm has slight play

petrol tank in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 155,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel tank been repaired

255/18 front 235/18 rear

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front tyres getting low on tread

car is starting to get generaly old and weak

centre and rear ext. heat shields loose

condensation in n/s/f headlight unit

ext. system starting to rust in places

general play/wear in hand brake linkage

general wear and surface rust on discs

hand brake lever sticking on return

n/s/r outter hand brake cable retaining clip missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

parts of cars underside is covered in plastic

rad. header tank insecure

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear windows tinted

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f fog light

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low in pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 27 Apr 2011 144,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 144,110 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 138,899 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 138,897 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

adv ise both rear tyres

advise rear brake service

Pass 19 Mar 2009 131,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 130,650 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 108,044 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 108,044 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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P370 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P370 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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P370 BCX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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