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G4 SVB

1997 BMW 740

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,262 mi
Last recorded230,262 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 SVB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 230,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 230,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2011 227,840 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 221,307 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 216,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 210,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 205,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 189,548 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 177,429 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 177,429 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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G4 SVB is a 1997 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G4 SVB, 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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G4 SVB is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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