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C6 TRO

1997 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TRO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,039 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 79,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All arms too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 77,737 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 77,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 May 2018 77,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 22 May 2017

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking valve at rear (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 75,254 miles

Brake, suspension and fuel pipes rusted and greased.

Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 14 May 2015 73,332 miles

Fuel pipes and suspension pipes rusted.

Fail 12 May 2015 73,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes and suspension pipes rusted.

Pass 20 May 2014 70,910 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fuel,suspension and brake pipes heavily corroded - some greased.

Offside door mirror glass faded, but still useable.

Pass 20 May 2013 68,528 miles

Brake and suspension pipes heavily rusted and greased.

Pass 10 May 2012 66,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,613 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,408 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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C6 TRO is a 1997 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C6 TRO, 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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C6 TRO is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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