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P740 RYU

1997 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,374 mi
Last recorded202,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 7 Series124,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 RYU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 202,374 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 202,374 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 196,484 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexible brake hoses are rubbing on drop links

both front tyres are badly worn on inside edge

handbrake only just makes sufficent effort for a pass

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

Fail 23 Feb 2015 196,461 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexible brake hoses are rubbing on drop links

both front tyres are badly worn on inside edge

handbrake only just makes sufficent effort for a pass

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 191,919 miles

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

tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 11 Feb 2014 191,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 12 Feb 2013 185,411 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 171,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 163,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 149,375 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 149,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 142,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 142,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 132,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 123,834 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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P740 RYU is a 1997 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 124,752 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P740 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P740 RYU registered?

P740 RYU is a 1997 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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