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P457 ENU

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 ENU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,961 miles

slight play on near side steering idler arm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,640 miles

slight play on near side front steering idler bush

Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,511 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

parking brake travel just acceptable

play in n/s/f steering idler

rear tyres slight uneven wear

slight wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2013 120,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

parking brake travel just acceptable

play in n/s/f steering idler

rear tyres slight uneven wear

slight wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,412 miles

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

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

heavy corrsion fuel lines.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrsion fuel lines.

nail o/s/r tyre

suspension bushes poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,487 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 114,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front chrome grills loose on bonnet

tape on filter housing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,031 miles

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn slighty on edges

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2009 106,984 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm

noise from rear suspension (creaks)

o/s/f tyre worn slighty on edges

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,025 miles

front washers weak

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2007 92,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 87,280 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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P457 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P457 ENU, 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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What year was P457 ENU registered?

P457 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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