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P586 NOP

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 NOP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 128,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 128,230 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 128,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 127,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,883 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 125,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 113,362 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 110,428 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 110,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,739 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,009 miles

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

damage front n/plate

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front and rear discs

Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,242 miles

damage front n/plate

slight p/a/s leak hoses

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front and rear discs

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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P586 NOP is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P586 NOP, 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 P586 NOP registered?

P586 NOP is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P586 NOP safe to buy?

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