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M10 NDG

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 NDG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 135,081 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 135,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded

small blow from middle exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 122,007 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 121,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 110,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 105,026 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust/ spare wheel heatshield loose (removed)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 97,579 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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M10 NDG is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M10 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.

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What year was M10 NDG registered?

M10 NDG is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M10 NDG safe to buy?

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