MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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K817 POY is a 1992 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1992 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 143,109 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K817 POY, 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 34 years old, this BMW 740 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K817 POY registered?
K817 POY is a 1992 BMW 740, first registered on 23 October 1992.
Is K817 POY safe to buy?
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