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P149 SUY

1997 BMW 740

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,739 mi
Last recorded188,739 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 SUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 188,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

difrent size tyres fited front to rear axel

exhaust system modified

suspension modified

Fail 9 Jun 2016 188,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

difrent size tyres fited front to rear axel

exhaust system modified

suspension modified

Pass 10 Apr 2015 184,934 miles

unable to see brake pads, some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 183,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 176,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 176,061 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 173,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 170,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 166,699 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 157,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 152,053 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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P149 SUY is a 1997 BMW 740 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P149 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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What year was P149 SUY registered?

P149 SUY is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P149 SUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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