MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front brake discs getting worn/corrosion on working surface
nearside front brake pipe corroding unable to fully inspect goes behind wheel arch cover
rear brake discs getting worn/corroding on working surface
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust front pipe brackets corroding
n,s steering idler arm sliight wear/play in bush
rear brake pads low
rear brake pads low
n/s rear tyre on limit on inner edge
o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner outer edges
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P86 JKB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P86 JKB, 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 P86 JKB registered?
P86 JKB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 22 January 1997.
Is P86 JKB safe to buy?
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