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R464 PEL

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 PEL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 167,479 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 167,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Left hand drive (drivers side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger rubber split/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 153,503 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link rubber perished

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2018 153,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,694 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt has slackened off (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,742 miles

Offside Rear slight play suspension arm

engine oil leak present

engine under shield and cover fitted obscuring some components

front grill insecure

middle exhaust blowing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,724 miles

offside front tyre slight perishing

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,798 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 119,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,622 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,207 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 99,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,914 miles

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

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2008 88,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,883 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,622 miles

two exhaust clamps missing from rear silencer pipes

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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R464 PEL is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R464 PEL, 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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R464 PEL is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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