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P71 CAW

1997 BMW 740

Brown Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,415 mi
Last recorded159,415 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 CAW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 157,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking in/on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 153,429 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 153,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,356 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 149,356 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 147,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 145,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 144,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,997 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 141,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 139,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 135,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,026 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 118,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 110,904 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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P71 CAW is a 1997 BMW 740 in Brown with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P71 CAW, 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 P71 CAW registered?

P71 CAW is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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