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R789 AHJ

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,436 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,500 miles

Offside Front outer seal slight corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,859 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 121,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

fuel tank damaged but not leaking at time of test

slight play in o/s/f door hinge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 121,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fual tank damagd not leaking at time of test

fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f door hindge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,224 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres inner and outer tread area badly worn but centre tread area legal at time of test for MOT purposes strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s o/s rear flexi brake hoses starting to split but legal at time of test strongly suggest replace

n/s rear handbrake cable support mount rubber badly worn suggest change

o/s front screen stone chipped but legal at time of test

o/s front steel brake pipe starting to rust/corrode legal at time of test

parking brake performance very close to legal limit eg 17 % suggest investigate

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,093 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre small pin type nail in tread area allso tyre tread edges worn but legal at time of test

n/s o/s front and rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode but not excessive at time of test suggest change

n/s rear hand brake cable mount rubber sleeve worn but cable secure and ok at time of test suggest replace sleeve

o/s front screen ston e chip damaged on legal limit at time of test but if gets any larger will become MOT failure item

Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front tyres inner edges showing slight signs of wear, advise tracking.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,909 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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R789 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R789 AHJ, 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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R789 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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