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P390 FNX

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

235,372 mi
Last recorded235,372 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 FNX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 235,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 223,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sills and jacking points (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 213,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components corroded slightly . Offsde front wing corroded slightly.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 213,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear suspension components corroded slightly . Offsde front wing corroded slightly.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 206,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 201,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 197,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 195,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 195,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 194,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 188,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 186,186 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Nov 2007 179,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 171,287 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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P390 FNX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P390 FNX, 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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P390 FNX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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