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P117 CVA

1997 BMW 740

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

377,086 mi
Last recorded377,086 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 CVA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 377,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack through lens,but not affecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2015 371,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 370,238 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 370,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 364,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 364,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 360,737 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 360,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 353,895 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 353,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 348,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 346,857 miles

failed on petrol emmisions but passed on gas at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2008 346,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bolt missing in osfront pipe flange

Pass 27 Nov 2007 315,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 273,402 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 273,358 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 231,448 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 231,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 213,200 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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P117 CVA is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P117 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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P117 CVA is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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