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R629 VLY

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 VLY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,541 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2022 101,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,455 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,508 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 99,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,653 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 92,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,559 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,065 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,613 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,486 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,934 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 44,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 41,258 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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R629 VLY is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R629 VLY, 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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R629 VLY is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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