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P52 ENU

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 ENU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 127,895 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 127,895 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 126,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,819 miles

Oil leak

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf wing damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 121,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr hand brake cable mounting bush u/s

Pass 14 Dec 2007 119,268 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 107,869 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)

slight power steering leak from reservoir

Fail 10 Dec 2005 107,868 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

slight power steering leak from reservoir

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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P52 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P52 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P52 ENU registered?

P52 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P52 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 ENU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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