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P91 ABB

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 ABB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,598 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor x 3 holes (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,536 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake binding slightly

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 90,269 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 90,628 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P91 ABB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P91 ABB, 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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P91 ABB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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