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P75 KYA

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,391 mi
Last recorded200,391 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2009 200,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 198,328 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 May 2007 196,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 193,711 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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 KYA is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KYA, 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 P75 KYA registered?

P75 KYA is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P75 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P75 KYA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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