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P435 HJB

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,816 mi
Last recorded133,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 HJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,071 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have split gators.

P.A.S pump slightly damp.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 133,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front anti roll bar links have split gators.

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

P.A.S pump slightly damp.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 128,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 121,408 miles

Front anti roll bar link gators split.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes in genral.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,469 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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P435 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P435 HJB, 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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P435 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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