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P915 HJB

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 HJB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Jan 2022

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,887 miles

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

Fail 8 Jan 2021 163,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f link pin dust cover split

Pass 12 Nov 2019 162,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 159,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 157,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 154,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,209 miles

Nearside Front link pin dust cover split

Offside Rear Outer brake pad look thin

Pass 11 Feb 2014 142,627 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 138,334 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 137,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 134,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,683 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside front spot lamp lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 109,393 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside front spot lamp lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

nearside front tyre wearing low,inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing low,inner and outer edges.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 100,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

nearside front tyre wearing low,inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing low, inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 93,850 miles

movement in rear hub bushes.

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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P915 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P915 HJB, 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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P915 HJB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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