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R936 RRX

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,797 mi
Last recorded199,797 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 RRX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 199,797 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 199,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front indicators slightly dis coloured

engine oil leak

nearside sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 193,452 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 183,919 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 183,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 178,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 164,655 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 164,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2009 149,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 149,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 130,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Aug 2007 114,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 114,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R936 RRX is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R936 RRX, 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 R936 RRX registered?

R936 RRX is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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