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P519 TGH

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 TGH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,363 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 143,363 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 128,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 120,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,359 miles

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

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

very slight bulge in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,763 miles

both catalic converters noisey

nearside rear tyre has a chunck out of sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,010 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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P519 TGH is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P519 TGH, 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 P519 TGH registered?

P519 TGH is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P519 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 TGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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