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P401 TKX

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TKX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,068 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F lower arm inner bush pulling out

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in N/S/R lower hub bush

Pass 19 Jan 2010 136,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 131,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2008 131,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,695 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 126,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 114,963 miles

slight stone chip to wind screen

slight movement in off side rear top arm ball joint

both front head lamp lens slightly burnt

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

engine oil leaks

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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P401 TKX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P401 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 TKX registered?

P401 TKX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P401 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 TKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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