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P660 YGK

1997 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 YGK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,507 miles

temporary repairs in effect with gaffer tape to front bumper and off/side sill panel and front grille

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,503 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

temporary repairs in effect with gaffer tape to front bumper and off/side sill panel and front grille

Pass 24 Nov 2018 112,019 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 112,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lens has broken and has a sharp edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,234 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,234 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,137 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,723 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 97,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,741 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 94,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,017 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 93,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Dec 2006 90,147 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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P660 YGK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P660 YGK, 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 P660 YGK registered?

P660 YGK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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