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P750 RYW

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 RYW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,257 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 118,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 114,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,214 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 65,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P750 RYW is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver 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 P750 RYW, 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

How do I check the history of P750 RYW?

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What year was P750 RYW registered?

P750 RYW is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P750 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P750 RYW 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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