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H11 NDG

1997 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,767 mi
Last recorded183,767 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 NDG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 183,767 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 178,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 178,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 167,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 162,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 152,170 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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H11 NDG is a 1997 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H11 NDG, 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 H11 NDG registered?

H11 NDG is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is H11 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 NDG shows 7 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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