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P117 ADD

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,432 mi
Last recorded227,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 ADD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 227,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 229,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 227,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 226,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 226,779 miles

Emissions not tested major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 221,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 215,083 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 215,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 208,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 204,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 201,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 197,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 193,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 186,765 miles

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

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

o/s rear lower suspension bush badly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 179,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 179,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 173,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 166,647 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 166,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 154,706 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 154,698 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r inner side light inop

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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P117 ADD is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P117 ADD, 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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P117 ADD is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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