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P104 JDP

1997 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 JDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008
Fail 30 Apr 2008

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

hand brake travel getting close to stop

Pass 14 May 2007 109,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P104 JDP is a 1997 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P104 JDP, 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 P104 JDP registered?

P104 JDP is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P104 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 JDP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P104 JDP have outstanding finance?

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