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R808 OEB

1997 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 OEB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,622 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 4 Aug 2011 113,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,232 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 109,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 96,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,004 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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R808 OEB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R808 OEB, 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 R808 OEB registered?

R808 OEB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R808 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 OEB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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