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P943 ESA

1997 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 ESA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 143,914 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm suspension front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under trays

Pass 6 Mar 2015 140,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 6 Mar 2015 140,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,004 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four shockers have little damping effect

Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four shockers have little damping effect

Pass 26 Jan 2013 131,009 miles

all front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 131,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly coroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 124,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 118,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,698 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 117,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,169 miles

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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P943 ESA is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P943 ESA, 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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P943 ESA is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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