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M50 LTN

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,611 mi
Last recorded132,611 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 LTN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2005 132,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalytic convertors sound loose inside

front wipers starting to wear

handbrake assembly may require inspection and adjustment

hestshield above offside rear exhaust box loose

nearside and offside rear brake flexi pipes starting to crack

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes starting to wear

offside front anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

steering universal joint has slight wear

stone chip in middle of windscreen , within limits

Fail 16 Sep 2005 132,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalytic convertors sound loose inside

chip in nearside and middle of windscreen,within limits

handbrake may require inspection and adjustment

heatshield above offside rear exhaust box loose

nearside and offside rear brake flexi pipes starting to crack

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes starting to wear

offside front anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

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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M50 LTN is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M50 LTN, 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 M50 LTN registered?

M50 LTN is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is M50 LTN safe to buy?

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