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R79 ABH

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 ABH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,352 miles

front number plate deteriorating

offside door mirror casing missing

wiper condition poor

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,074 miles

WIPERS POOR.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS MAY BE WORN LOW.

WIPERS POOR.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,074 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 72,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R79 ABH is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green 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 R79 ABH, 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 R79 ABH registered?

R79 ABH is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R79 ABH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 ABH 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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