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P140 SUY

1997 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 SUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,349 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play in both inner track rod ends

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,230 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 102,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 994,176 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,462 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,039 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,610 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,610 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

center brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,579 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,529 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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P140 SUY is a 1997 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P140 SUY, 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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P140 SUY is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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