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A5 FVV

1997 BMW 740

Green Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,671 mi
Last recorded181,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FVV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 181,671 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 181,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 172,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 172,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 161,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 147,937 miles

small chip in screen, near side rear wheel rim is damaged inner edge, near side front wheel rim is damaged inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 135,373 miles

Long travel on foot operated parking brake lever. Will require adjustment soon.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,613 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 123,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,955 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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A5 FVV is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 FVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 FVV registered?

A5 FVV is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is A5 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FVV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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