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P615 HJB

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 HJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 94,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 94,641 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,055 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge & perishing slightly - tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Metal suspension pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Metal fuel pipe slightly corroded (from fuel filter)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge & perishing slightly - tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Nearside & Offside ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

Underside of vehicle & suspension components in a slightly corroded condition

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,737 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 93,736 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,717 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 93,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,779 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point on sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point on sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,185 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,180 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing

Offside Front tyre wall perishing

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,958 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 53,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f inner wing shield insecure

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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P615 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P615 HJB, 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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P615 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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