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C9 CDF

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 CDF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,746 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,300 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,300 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

third brake light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

third brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,761 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 77,937 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,776 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,772 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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C9 CDF is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C9 CDF, 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 C9 CDF registered?

C9 CDF is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C9 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 CDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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