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P101 CVA

1997 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,682 mi
Last recorded149,682 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 CVA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 149,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 149,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2025 149,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 149,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 148,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 146,696 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 146,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 145,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,739 miles

Nearside idler arm has slight play

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,277 miles

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f idler arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2013 138,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,620 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 133,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 130,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 122,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 98,330 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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P101 CVA is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P101 CVA, 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 P101 CVA registered?

P101 CVA is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P101 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 CVA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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