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FIB 466

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,473 mi
Last recorded141,473 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 466
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 141,473 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Slight damage and condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 141,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 139,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake travel on limit

Fail 4 Sep 2019 139,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel line serverley corroded on the offside rear of the directly from fuel tank

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 137,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,737 miles

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE RATTLES IN BRACKET

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,571 miles

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE CABLE CHAFFS THRU METAL EYE BRACKET

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM 245/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation

Pass 3 Sep 2013 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,575 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 110,928 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 110,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

signs of corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,819 miles

one of the exhust joining bolts is missing from the offside front exhust system. However all is secure and no leaks from exhust at present time

slight movement in both the rear suspension arm rose joints

Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,182 miles

slight play in the offside rear wheel, and in the offside rear suspension arm's

Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,830 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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FIB 466 is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FIB 466, 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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FIB 466 is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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