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R45 NOK

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 NOK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2011 167,258 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 162,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 156,876 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/r handbrake check and adjust

Pass 15 Dec 2008 148,942 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 140,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 116,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R45 NOK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R45 NOK, 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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R45 NOK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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