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R652 CUR

1997 BMW 740

Maroon Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 CUR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 100,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,493 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt (Child seat insecure!)

Front tyres 235.65.16 w / Rear tyres 215.65.16 v

O/s/f ABS wire touching flexible brake hose †(Wire wrong side of brake hose)

n/s/r tyre rain deflector treads worn on inner edge

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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R652 CUR is a 1997 BMW 740 in Maroon with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R652 CUR, 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 R652 CUR registered?

R652 CUR is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R652 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 CUR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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