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P798 POW

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,628 mi
Last recorded187,628 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 POW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 187,628 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tested in wet condition

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 16 Dec 2013 187,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tested in wet condition

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 11 Nov 2011 180,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 73,709 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 73,678 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 163,774 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 149,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P798 POW is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P798 POW, 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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P798 POW is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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