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R435 FAN

1997 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 FAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,432 miles

fuel and brake pipes been greased up

n/s/f door and wing damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,960 miles

N/S door and wing damaged

slight oil leak

washer fluid low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 103,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S door and wing damaged

slight oil leak

washer fluid low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake wear light on

n/s door and wing damaged

o/s/r lens has condensation

Fail 19 Mar 2011 99,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake wear light on

n/s door and wing damaged

o/s/r lens has condensation

Pass 25 Feb 2010 94,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

car damaged from the n/s

fuel lines ccorroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 94,883 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

car damaged from the n/s

fuel lines ccorroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,159 miles

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

n/s door and wing damaged

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s door and wing damaged

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,045 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

all brake pipes have been greased

Fail 23 Oct 2008 91,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

all brake pipes have been greased

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,837 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 88,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R435 FAN is a 1997 BMW 740 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R435 FAN, 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 R435 FAN registered?

R435 FAN is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R435 FAN safe to buy?

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