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P590 LRX

1997 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 LRX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022
Pass 6 Aug 2021 31,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,451 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 22,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,039 miles

both front disc have surface corrosion on them

both front tyres worn on outside

Pass 23 May 2006 18,755 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside

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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P590 LRX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P590 LRX, 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 P590 LRX registered?

P590 LRX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P590 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 LRX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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