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R515 AUR

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 AUR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,043 miles

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 144,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,180 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts and abrasions to the outer wall

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre tread low on shoulders

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 140,750 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 139,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres have minor sidewall damage.

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Sep 2008 138,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 135,855 miles

Handbrake pedal has little reserve travel indicating the need for adjustment.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 133,679 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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R515 AUR is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R515 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R515 AUR registered?

R515 AUR is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R515 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 AUR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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