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P63 DPM

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,946 mi
Last recorded163,946 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 DPM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 163,946 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 163,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 138,525 miles

front discs corroded

offnide headlight aim has no kick back

power steering leak

unable to inspect rear boot compartment

Fail 7 Jan 2011 138,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded

offnide headlight aim has no kick back

power steering leak

unable to inspect rear boot compartment

Pass 11 Dec 2009 121,604 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel tank repaired ok point of test

Fail 4 Dec 2009 121,354 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

os mirror slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2007 88,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 88,009 miles

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)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,015 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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P63 DPM is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P63 DPM, 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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P63 DPM is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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