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P907 BPK

1997 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,951 mi
Last recorded116,951 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 BPK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 116,951 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P907 BPK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P907 BPK, 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 P907 BPK registered?

P907 BPK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P907 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P907 BPK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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