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R741 GAN

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 GAN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both.just met requirment may need adjusting or repair (1.3.1 (c))

Rear coil spring corroded.both

exhaust deterioted from centre .

fuel pipe slight corroded

power stering oil slight seepage from joint

slight oil leak from diffe and engine

under cover tray /sills/engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake travel long

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,272 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,169 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 78,169 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,539 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 72,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 69,033 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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R741 GAN is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R741 GAN, 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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R741 GAN is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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