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R705 UYX

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 UYX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dash faulty

exhaust front brace rusted

ignition lock faulty

rear n/s tyre tread getting low

rear suspension adjustment valve slight weep

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,399 miles

Both rear top arms have slight play in ball joints.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 93,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear top arms have slight play in ball joints.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,399 miles

front/rear no plates poor condition

o/s repeater bulb fading

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,885 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate faded

traction control lighton dash

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,778 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side engine oil leak

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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R705 UYX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R705 UYX, 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 R705 UYX registered?

R705 UYX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R705 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 UYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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