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P746 PLP

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 PLP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under try (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper grill lose

Offside Rear light cover crack

Fail 26 Feb 2019 29,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under try (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper grill lose

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cover crack

Pass 3 Feb 2018 28,878 miles

ADVICE BOTH FRONT CAT RATTLING INTERNALLY.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,796 miles

ADVICE EXHAUST(CAT) RATTLING INTERNALLY.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,489 miles

cat convertor rattling

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,624 miles

cat convertors rattling

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,256 miles

1.advice both cataly's rattling internally.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,565 miles

1.o/s+n/s bank catalys rattling internaly.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,834 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,726 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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P746 PLP is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P746 PLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P746 PLP registered?

P746 PLP is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P746 PLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P746 PLP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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