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R59 URX

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 URX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 134,249 miles

Oil leak

light cracking on nearside outer tyre wall

traction control light on

Fail 7 May 2013 134,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

light cracking on nearside outer tyre wall

traction control light on

Pass 19 May 2011 127,234 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 127,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 114,411 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 114,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 102,642 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged should be replaced

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,210 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged should be replaced

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,427 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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R59 URX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R59 URX, 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 R59 URX registered?

R59 URX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R59 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 URX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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