MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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,.
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,.
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
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
Both rear tyres cracking slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Slight oil leak from steering box
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres worn
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
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
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for MKZ 4551 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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