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P75 ENU

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,819 mi
Last recorded215,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 ENU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 215,819 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021

Nearside Front strut around spring seat corroded close to excess

Offside Front oute door handle slightly weak

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on legal limit advise to change

front tyres slightly perished on edges of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 171,224 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

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

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 1 Oct 2015

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 148,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 143,596 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 143,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 143,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 137,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2011 137,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2010 128,805 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 88,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P75 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P75 ENU, 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 P75 ENU registered?

P75 ENU is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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