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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear shocks corroded
both rear springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
warning light on dash
near side rear coil spring hitting wheel arch liner
rear exhaust heat shield detachted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear lamp units full; of condensation and o/s/r lamp unit cracked
Brake fluid change overdue
Cruise control cable not clipped into bracket and bracket out of position
Slight oil leak from filter housing area
o/s/r diff' seal leaking
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R975 UYX is a 1998 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 115,008 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 R975 UYX, 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 28 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R975 UYX registered?
R975 UYX is a 1998 BMW 740, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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