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P165 TDN

1997 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,822 mi
Last recorded120,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 740119,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 TDN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 110,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,770 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 107,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,145 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 91,125 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 85,862 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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P165 TDN is a 1997 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P165 TDN, 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 P165 TDN registered?

P165 TDN is a 1997 BMW 740, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P165 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 TDN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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