MOT Status
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123,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner steering link arm bush worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner steering linkage pin or bush worn
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front discs deteriorated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
water pump leaking and loose front brake discs lipped and worn rear brakes pads very low and brake discs lipped wiper arm judderind slight play in steering box
front and rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R503 ABK is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R503 ABK, 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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R503 ABK is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R503 ABK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R503 ABK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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