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MKZ 4551

1997 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 4551
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,716 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

front suspension components chorroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f brake back plate seccured via metal wire but no excessive movement.

slight choirrosion to rear subframe.

unable to view sills due to covers,.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

front suspension components chorroded.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f brake back plate seccured via metal wire but no excessive movement.

slight choirrosion to rear subframe.

unable to view sills due to covers,.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,754 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak from engine and diff

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2010 118,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak from engine and diff

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,184 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,680 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 105,986 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,393 miles

Both front tyres worn

Fail 13 Apr 2007 101,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres worn

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,889 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 93,889 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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MKZ 4551 is a 1997 BMW 740 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MKZ 4551, 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 MKZ 4551 registered?

MKZ 4551 is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is MKZ 4551 safe to buy?

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