MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,607 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
has oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is cracking
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre valve stem is cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre valve stem is cracking
the n/s/f s/lamp is dim
the o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge
the parking brake warning lamp is on
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Check brake linings message displayed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Check brake linings message displayed
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON
THE OS DOOR MIRROR IS BROKEN
UNABLE TO FULLY TEST NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON
THE OS DOOR MIRROR IS BROKEN
UNABLE TO FULLY TEST NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED
1 OSR SIDE LAMP IS NOT WORKING
NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS AND A SMALL NAIL IN THE TREAD
1 OSR SIDE LAMP IS NOT WORKING
NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
OSR TYRE IS STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS AND A SMALL NAIL IN THE TREAD
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 740?
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R916 BLF is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R916 BLF, 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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R916 BLF is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 8 August 1997.
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