MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres worn and perished
handbrake cables corroded
suspension low
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn and perished
handbrake cables corroded
suspension low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteiorated (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front indicator damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteiorated (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9mm stone chip in screen
stonechips in screen
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R624 BAX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R624 BAX, 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 R624 BAX registered?
R624 BAX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R624 BAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R624 BAX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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